They attracted mainstream attention following the release of their debut single "Money Longer" in 2016. The song would act as the lead single for the subsequent mixtape "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World". After releasing two additional mixtapes in 2016 and 2017, including one in collaboration with Gucci Mane, Lil Uzi Vert was featured on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They later secured their first top 10 single with "XO Tour Llif3", which won the MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Summer.
"XO Tour Llif3" acted as the lead single to Lil Uzi Vert's debut studio album "Luv Is Rage 2" (2017), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Lil Uzi Vert was nominated for Best New Artist. Their second studio album "Eternal Atake" (2020) was among the most anticipated albums in hip hop and peaked at number one on the Billboard 200.
2010–2015: Career beginnings
Woods began to rap in 2010 and began to associate with musical groups like Steaktown, in what they say was "just for money", under the name "Sealab Vertical". They later changed their name to Lil Uzi Vert from the way someone described their rap flow, saying their flow was "Fast, like a machine gun". Woods' first project, an EP titled "Purple Thoughtz Vol. 1", was released on January 19, 2014. The project, which was described as "phonk" and having cloud rap beats due to its psychedelic and "trippy" production, features a bigger focus on lyricism and was released with the single "White Shit". The track, produced by Spaceghostpurrp, went viral in 2017 within hip-hop circles following Woods' entry into the mainstream. Shortly after the release of their first project, Woods caught the attention of then industry-mainstays like Mob.
The EP and following features caught the attention of producer and cofounder of Atlantic Records Don Cannon after DJ Diamond Kuts played one of their songs on a local radio station. Cannon then produced and hosted their first mixtape, "The Real Uzi", which was released on August 5, 2014. After the release of "The Real Uzi", Woods signed a record deal with Atlantic Records through DJ Drama, Don Cannon's, and Leighton Morrison's imprint, Generation Now.
Following their signing to Atlantic Records, Woods was featured alongside Kid and Ferg on Carnage's single "WDYW". They also released several songs on SoundCloud including "No Wait", produced by Metro Booming, "Pressure", which is a collaboration with Durk, and ''Loaf". They were featured on Fall Out Boy and Khalifa's "Boys of Zummer" tour in August 2015.
Woods released their second mixtape, "Luv Is Rage" on October 30, 2015. The project was received positively and was featured on numerous music blogs such as Fader, XXL, and Vibe. They were further called a "breakout artist of 2015" by HotNewHipHop.
2016: Breakthrough
In February 2016, they released the single, "Money Longer" on their SoundCloud following a radio debut on Shade 45.
On April 15, 2016, Vert released their third mixtape and first commercial mixtape "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World". The mixtape debuted at number 37 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it their first entry on said chart. The project spent 55 weeks on the Billboard 200, eventually being certified Gold. Lil Uzi Vert and Kapri embarked on a joint tour in May 2016, titled the "Parental Advisory" tour.
In June 2016, Uzi appeared in XXL magazine as part of their 2016 Freshmen Class. As part of this appearance, Uzi performed a ‘freshman cypher’ alongside Denzel Curry, Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, and Kodak Black. Riding the wave of recognition the XXL Freshman list gave them, Woods released the video for the single "Money Longer" which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 the following week, their first entry on the chart, at number 92 on July 2, 2016. The song later peaked at number 54 and is currently certified two times platinum in the United States. Woods' second entry on the chart, "You Was Right", debuted at 89 on July 30, 2016 and peaked at number 40.
On July 12, 2016, Woods announced their fourth mixtape, "The Perfect LUV Tape", which was released on July 31, their 22nd birthday. The mixtape featured the singles "Seven Million", featuring Future, and "Erase Your Social", both of which failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The mixtape debuted at number 55 on the Billboard 200 album chart and is certified Gold by the RIAA. In October 2016, Woods was announced to be an additional artist on The Weeknd's "Starboy: legend of the Fall" tour.
Lil Uzi Vert announced a collaboration mixtape with Gucci Mane titled "1017 vs. The World", which was released on November 23, 2016. On the 27th, Uzi announced "Luv Is Rage 2" which went through a series of delays.
2017: Luv Is Rage 2
Uzi was featured on Migos' single "Bad and Boujee". The single was released on August 31, 2016, and its from the trio's second studio album "Culture". In January 2017, around the time the album was released, the single reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Uzi's first number 1 single as a lead or featured artist, and their highest charting single as both. On February 27, 2017, Woods released the EP "Luv Is Rage 1.5" while on tour with The Weeknd. The EP was positively received for its "nerdy" nature, with Kingdom Hearts themed instrumentals and lyrics referring to anime, Steven Universe, and hentai. The EP was also credited as the start of Uzi's affiliation with the "emo-rapper" label due to the heartbreak-associated lyrics on the song "Luv Scars K.o 1600" and references to threats of suicide and depression on the stand-out track "XO Tour Llif3".
"XO Tour Llif3" got significant popularity on SoundCloud, resulting in Uzi playing it live on the European leg of The Weeknd's tour, and the following week the song was added to streaming services and released as an official single. On April 4, 2017, "Xo Tour Llif3" debuted on Billboard Hot 100 at number 49 and peaked at number 7, becoming the rapper's highest charting song and biggest song, being certified 6x platinum as of August 2018.
"Luv Is Rage 2" was delayed again on April 2, 2017, with Uzi blaming it on DJ Drama. On April 9, Don Cannon confirmed the project wasn't getting released "any time soon" and confirmed that "XO Tour Llif3" would be on the album. Uzi was featured on fellow rapper Playboi Carti's single "wokeuplikethis*", released on April 7. The single was performed by the pair at Coachella 2017.
"wokeuplikethis*" was eventually certified platinum and peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100. Uzi was featured alongside ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Quavo, and Frank Ocean on A$AP rappers collective Mob's single "RAF". The single was released by surprise on May 15, 2017. In early August, hip-hop media personality DJ Akademiks claimed that "Luv Is Rage 2" would be released within 30 days. On August 24, 2017, "Luv Is Rage 2" was announced for a surprise release at midnight, and on August 25, 2017, Lil Uzi Vert released their heavily delayed debut studio album, which included "XO TOUR Llif3" as the lead single.
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, with 135,000 album-equivalent units, and has since been certified platinum. The album also created ten Billboard Hot 100 charting singles, with two of them, "The Way Life Goes" and "Sauce It Up", becoming singles. During british singer Ed Sheeran's set at the Video Music Awards, Uzi Vert and Sheeran performed a medley of "XO Tour Llif3" and Sheeran's chart-topping single, "Shape Of You".
In September 2017, Woods teased a possible sequel project to "Lil Uzi Vert vs The World", possibly titled "Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World 2", and a collaboration project with Playboi Carti titled "16*29". In October, a joint tour with Playboi Carti called the "16*29 tour" was announced, further promoting the possibility of a collaboration project. The tour was canceled shortly thereafter due to Uzi claiming they needed to "focus". In October 2017, Uzi headlined Power 105.1's annual Powerhouse music celebration alongside The Weeknd, Migos, and Cardi B, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Uzi was also featured on Canadian rapper Nav's platinum-certified single "Wanted You". The song was released on November 3, 2017.
On December 4, 2017, "The Way Life Goes" music video was released with a remix featuring Nicki Minaj. The song peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. Uzi Vert performed the song on Stephen Colbert's The Late Show on February 6, 2018.
They were featured alongside Kanye West on Travis Scott's song, "Watch", which was released on May 3, 2018. "Watch" debuted at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They were also featured on a remix for fellow rapper Lil Tracy's single "Like a Farmer".
2018–2020: Eternal Atake, Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World 2, and Pluto x Baby Pluto
In January 2018, Uzi announced that they had completed a mixtape with record producer Wheezy. In May 2018, Don Cannon confirmed that a new Uzi project was dropping that year and speculation arose in July 2018 when Uzi tweeted the words "Eternal Atake", the title of their second studio album, pinning the tweet and announcing it was "coming soon", then at the end of the month sharing the then-chosen cover art for the project. The art referenced the logo of the cult Heavens Gate. The two members who survived the cult suggested that legal actions could be taken against Uzi for copying the logo style.
The art was the source of a threat from the remaining members of the organization over a legal attack. The then-thought lead single for the album, "New Patek" was released on September 18, 2018. Uzi was then featured on Lil Pump's single, "Multi Millionaire". The single was released on October 5, 2018.
In April 2019, following label trouble with Generation Now, it was announced that Uzi was now signed to Roc Nation. Two new promotional singles were released in April 2019, titled "Sanguine Paradise" and "That's a Rack", originally thought to be from their highly anticipated studio album, "Eternal Atake".
On December 13, 2019, Uzi released a new single titled "Futsal Shuffle 2020", which is the lead single of "Eternal Atake". The rapper then released the second single of the album, "That Way", on March 1, 2020.
"Eternal Atake" was released on March 6, 2020, with a sole guest appearance from American singer Syd. "New Patek", "That's a Rack" and "Sanguine Paradise" did not appear on the album. "Eternal Atake" debuted atop the Billboard 200.
On March 12, 2020, Lil Uzi teased that the deluxe version of "Eternal Atake" and the sequel to their 2016 mixtape, "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World", titled "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2", would be released the following day, the date fans expected the release date of the original album.
The deluxe edition would have fourteen new tracks, featuring guest appearances from Chief Keef, 21 Savage, Future, Young Thug, Gunna, Lil Durk, Young Nudy, and Nav. The first half of the album maintained a leading number 1 position with 400 million streams in early 2020. This marked the largest streaming count for any album since 2018, when Lil Wayne's twelfth studio album, "Tha Carter V", got 433 million streams.
On April 24, 2020, Lil Uzi Vert released a new single titled "Sasuke". On July 10, Lil Uzi appeared on the remix of StaySolidRocky's "Party Girl". On July 21, Lil Uzi and Future hinted at an upcoming joint project titled "Pluto x Baby Pluto" on their social media; it was released on November 13, 2020, and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200.
2021–2022: Subsequent ventures
In late 2020, Lil Uzi Vert began promoting new singles on Instagram Live that were sonically similar to popular releases early o their career. They announced an upcoming project titled "Forever Young", as well as a follow-up to "Luv Is Rage 2".
From the 16th to the 22nd of july 2022, Uzi released 4 songs from their EP, RED & WHITE on their SoundCloud account day by day, then, on the 22nd, the rest of the EP was released.
2023 - Present
In June 2023, Uzi noted that the album would be released that same month. On the 17th, Uzi had taken to Instagram to post an alternate cover art to the project. They also announced that the cover art would release in "a couple of days" and that the tracklist would release "this week," while confirming the release date of June 30.
On June 26, 2023, Uzi revealed the cover art and the release date on their website and simultaneously released the Gibson Hazard directed trailer for the album. Days prior to it's official announcement, Uzi threw an album release party — which they named “The Pink Tape Prom” — in which they previewed several tracks from the project.
On June 30, 2023, Lil Uzi Vert released the highly anticipated album, "Pink Tape". The album contains guest appearances from Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Bring Me The Horizon, Don Toliver, and Babymetal.
Drankin N Smokin
Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics
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Had a ratchet in my coat, got a girl doin' coke
We drink up and we smoke, but she always do the most
It kinda turn me on the way she lickin' on my stones
My chains on antifreeze, it look like I made a clone
Wanna see you get more sassy, if it bring out better emotions
She called me her God, the way I floated in her ocean
If you always there for me, that's a really good look
I'm changin' up your salary 'cause I'm gettin' to know you
Tell me your availability, I want all of you
If it's like that, then it's like that, got you lightin' up like lightning
I stack it up, get feisty, can't sabotage it or ice it
You gon' tell the world they flawed, thankful for when you nosy
You're a good girl but you're naughty, don't you never miss out on Pilates
I let you stunt and flex in Bugattis, they don't got me, she with a body
Me and cheap girls stay cheap, we do numbers, stay fly
If it's gettin' to you, then we fast forward, yeah
Stayin' low like a stash house, yeah
Bando to bando, trap house, yeah
Made it with nothin', learned to swag out, yeah
Can't be defeated, I got mad sauce, yeah
Why would I front like it ain't my fault?
Drink up and we smoke, but she always do the most
It kinda turn me on the way she lickin' on my stones
My chains on antifreeze, it look like I made a clone
Wanna see you get more sassy, if it bring out better emotions
She called me her God, the way I floated in her ocean
She called me Messiah, the way I floated in her ocean
Yell, "Jesus Christ," but I wasn't causin' commotion
Hit it so right, had her soakin' in the ocean, yeah
Hit it all night, we was drinkin' and smokin', yeah
Drinkin' and smokin'
I done went from GG to BB to LV (yeah)
I done fucked with Kiki and Lili and Nini
I text her "So proud of you" when I got my B from CC
It is no way that you can know or see the things we see
She said she can tell every time that I lie through my teeth
Plus I know you had somebody else right here in my sheets
Oh, you think you know my body?
Pull up in that Coupe, don't want no shawty
I put rubies on my Rollie, now their eyes bleed
I don't own no ice cream truck, just know my ice freeze
Man, I read her text, she said, "Girl, I creamed"
Man, I know she duckin' off with her side me
Who you know gon' hit it raw, baby, besides me?
We drink up and we smoke, but she always do the most
It kinda turn me on the way she lickin' on my stones
My chains on antifreeze, it look like I made a clone
Wanna see you get more sassy, if it bring out better emotions
She called me her God, the way I floated in her ocean
She called me Messiah, the way I floated in her ocean
Yell, "Jesus Christ," but I wasn't causin' commotion
Hit it so right, had her soakin' in the ocean, yeah
I done fucked with Kiki and Lili and Nini
Drinkin' and smokin'
The song "Drankin N Smokin" by Lil Uzi Vert and Future is a typical rap song that talks about money, women, and drugs. The lyrics are relatively straightforward, focusing mostly on the artists' lavish lifestyles, their multiple sexual encounters with different women, and their love for drinking and smoking. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as Lil Uzi Vert raps about sagging out in malls while packing a gun, and Future talks about his love interest who does coke. The chorus emphasizes Lil Uzi Vert's sexual desires, as he describes how turned on he is by his partner's ability to pleasure him. He likens his chains to antifreeze and even jokes about having made a clone of himself.
As the song continues, both artists drop bars about their wealth and how it has allowed them to claim the attention of beautiful women. Future talks about having relationships with several women, including Kiki, Lili, and Nini. Lil Uzi Vert, on the other hand, is more interested in his current sexual partner, who he refers to as a "good girl," but who also has a naughty side. He acknowledges that he lies to her sometimes but insists that he is the only one capable of making her feel the way she does.
Overall, "Drankin N Smokin" is a typical rap song about the trappings of fame and fortune. It celebrates the excess of money, women, and drugs, while acknowledging the dangers and consequences that come with such a lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Saggin' out the malls, we do the most, oh
We're being flashy in public, attracting attention and spending a lot
Had a ratchet in my coat, got a girl doin' coke
I carried a weapon and my companion was using drugs
We drink up and we smoke, but she always do the most
We consume alcohol and cigarettes, but she takes it to another level
It kinda turn me on the way she lickin' on my stones
I find it arousing when she licks my expensive jewelry
My chains on antifreeze, it look like I made a clone
My jewelry is so icy that it appears identical to another set
Wanna see you get more sassy, if it bring out better emotions
I want to see her behave more provocatively, as it excites me
She called me her God, the way I floated in her ocean
She compared me to a deity, as I made her feel euphoric
When I poured it, I gave her a dose so she was already hooked
I intentionally gave her a strong drink to get her addicted to me
If you always there for me, that's a really good look
If you're always available for me, it's a great quality to have
I'm changin' up your salary 'cause I'm gettin' to know you
I'm adjusting your lifestyle according to how well I know you
Tell me your availability, I want all of you
Let me know when you're free, as I want all of your attention
If it's like that, then it's like that, got you lightin' up like lightning
If it's happening in that way, then stick with it, it's exciting
I stack it up, get feisty, can't sabotage it or ice it
I save up my money, get more aggressive, and won't let anyone stop me
You gon' tell the world they flawed, thankful for when you nosy
You'll point out people's imperfections and are grateful for being curious
You're a good girl but you're naughty, don't you never miss out on Pilates
You're a well-behaved woman with a wild side, and you love fitness
I let you stunt and flex in Bugattis, they don't got me, she with a body
I let you show off in expensive cars, they impress me, you have a great physique
Me and cheap girls stay cheap, we do numbers, stay fly
I prefer affordable women, we are successful and trendy
If it's gettin' to you, then we fast forward, yeah
If it's bothering you, we'll move quickly past it
Stayin' low like a stash house, yeah
We're keeping a low profile, just like a hideout for drugs
Bando to bando, trap house, yeah
From one abandoned building to another used for drug dealing
Made it with nothin', learned to swag out, yeah
We achieved success without much starting capital, but we have style
Can't be defeated, I got mad sauce, yeah
I can't be beaten, I have a lot of power and influence
Why would I front like it ain't my fault?
Why would I pretend it's not my responsibility?
I done went from GG to BB to LV (yeah)
I've upgraded from cheaper brands like GG to BB to luxurious LV
I done fucked with Kiki and Lili and Nini
I've had intimate relationships with girls named Kiki, Lili, and Nini
I text her "So proud of you" when I got my B from CC
I congratulated her when I succeeded in a college course
It is no way that you can know or see the things we see
You can never understand or witness our experiences
She said she can tell every time that I lie through my teeth
She can detect when I'm lying to her
Plus I know you had somebody else right here in my sheets
I'm aware that you've been with someone else in my bed
Oh, you think you know my body?
You believe you're familiar with my physique?
Pull up in that Coupe, don't want no shawty
I arrive in my luxury car and don't need a girlfriend
I put rubies on my Rollie, now their eyes bleed
I added red gemstones to my Rolex, now it's blinding
I don't own no ice cream truck, just know my ice freeze
I don't sell ice cream, but my diamonds are as frozen as ice
Man, I read her text, she said, "Girl, I creamed"
I read her message where she said she climaxed
Man, I know she duckin' off with her side me
I'm aware that she's spending time with someone else behind my back
Who you know gon' hit it raw, baby, besides me?
Who else do you know that will have sex without a condom besides me?
I done went from GG to BB to LV (yeah)
I've upgraded from cheaper brands like GG to BB to luxurious LV
Drink up and we smoke, but she always do the most
We consume alcohol and cigarettes, but she takes it to another level
It kinda turn me on the way she lickin' on my stones
I find it arousing when she licks my expensive jewelry
My chains on antifreeze, it look like I made a clone
My jewelry is so icy that it appears identical to another set
Wanna see you get more sassy, if it bring out better emotions
I want to see her behave more provocatively, as it excites me
She called me her God, the way I floated in her ocean
She compared me to a deity, as I made her feel euphoric
She called me Messiah, the way I floated in her ocean
She compared me to a messianic figure, as I made her feel exalted
Yell, "Jesus Christ," but I wasn't causin' commotion
She exclaimed "Oh my God!" but I wasn't causing a disturbance
Hit it so right, had her soakin' in the ocean, yeah
I pleased her so well that she felt drenched in satisfaction
Hit it all night, we was drinkin' and smokin', yeah
We had sex all night while consuming alcohol and cigarettes
Drinkin' and smokin'
We're consuming alcohol and cigarettes as we party
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwan Lecurtis Jaquan Avery, Hagan Lange, Michael Brendan O'Brien, Nayvadius Demun Wilburn, Symere Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JGrimesOfficial
your reading this, ok look im not gonna lie, you hate that one self promoter guy, but I honestly believe I’m the notorious BIG reincarnated, if not then biggie and pac are my spirit guides on my left and right, and. I think I’m going to become the greatest rapper of THIS ERA, Sure I might kinda suck at the moment but that won’t stop me, roast my music or praise it, for my confidence knows no bounds, enough of these trash rappers thinking they’re music is anything but regurgitated garbage that all sounds the same, how bout a mediocre rapper that’s self aware and doesn’t take anything seriously and mocks the industry and has fun amongs the chaos ? i would appreciate the feedback and harsh criticism along the way though 🙏✌️🔥
im an australian rapper that was rejected by my nation and will get back at them through these malicious rhymes 🤙👹
make sure to roast my OTHER songs too, 🙏🔥
https://youtu.be/kPhL0Lq4I6M
ALSO I MADE A STAR WARS DISS TRACK
@Rujay
Love that beat! 🔥 💯
@Spyda209
Dy krazy
@HottHeadzz
THIS IS HIS BEST SONG https://youtu.be/W6IwmU2-VD4
@insomniaatit4320
ima send this to the president https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-7PuSxuNec
@karl3565
this boring.. :/
@btktray1088
https://youtu.be/EGmGtbsj4dQ
@allzee6632
Shoulda been had a billion views. This is the song you play when you really feelin yaself
@njwtube
This is the song u play when you have ZERO taste
@bleak4318
@njwtube yet u on this video💀
@saminrahman6557
@Bleak horrid comeback, people can come to check the song out, doesn't mean they like it