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.
Endless Fashion
Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics
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Pink Tape
Lil Uzi
(Bugz Ronin, he gon' run it up)
Yeah
I sold my soul for Chrome Heart mixed with Carhartt (what?)
Yes, I'm splashin', new fashion, I can't take no loss (loss)
I put Endless to denim on rims on my car (skrrt, whoa)
I got a Republican doctor (yeah)
Make my ass great again, MAGA (whoa)
Know you mad now, enchilada (yeah)
When bitches test me, it get messy like soccer
I sold my soul for Chrome Heart mixed with Carhartt (whoa)
Yes, I'm splashin', new fashion, I can't take no loss
I rock Junya on wannabes, I got no heart (no wannabe)
I put Endless to denim on rims on my car (skrrt)
I got a Republican doctor (ha)
Make my ass great again, MAGA (whoa)
Bitch, don't make me rag you, pasta (yeah)
I'm number one, you could only be dolce, Gabbana
I got a Chinese girl, yeah, she from Shanghai (ni hao)
She goes to Parsons in New York, got good eye
I know I love her, only saw her two times
I met her at Dover Street Market, good eye
Ayo, even if my name was Natalie Nunn, these bitches still couldn't chin-check me
That's word to Chanel, they ain't nothin' to see, bitches on TV channelin' me
Harajuku Barbie, Roman Zolanski, from Red Ruby to Chun-Li
I put door knocker earrings in Fendi (oh)
Then stamped the trench coat Burberry
Where the C-O-M-P-E-T-I-T-I-O-N? Don't see any (woo)
Sittin' under stars in the city lights (city lights)
Baby daddy tell me I got pretty eyes (pretty eyes)
Bitches only eatin' when I dust crumbs (dust crumbs)
I stay with that Uzi, I'm his plus one (oop)
I was really in the field with Karl Lager' (oop)
Now it's Heaven campaigns (R.I.P.)
Check in with Dapper Dan when I'm in Harlem
My niggas'll blow like Virgil, I got that duffel (Virgil), mm
Ooh
Everything we do, you motherfuckers do it too
Heavy on it, tick-tick-tick-tick-tick-tick do it too
Everything we do, do, do, do, do
These rappers can't dress, yeah, they just be hatin'
I never ratted, but got all the statements
Stopped wearin' Kapital 'cause it got basic
But I still wear Kapital, Uzi, stop fakin'
I used to wear more Number (N)ine than Asians
I mix the Greg Lauren, purple label
My closet too cluttered, clothes on my table
We wore that VLONE 'til it turned faded
Yeah, I'm the reason why niggas wear them Goyard bags (yeah)
It was niggas doin' it but I brought that shit to the hood (I started that shit)
And I made that shit all good (I started that shit)
They don't get my swag, 'cause I'm misunderstood
I sold my soul for Chrome Heart mixed with Carhartt (whoa)
Yes, I'm splashin', new fashion, I can't take no loss
I rock Junya on wannabes, I got no heart
I put Endless to denim on rims on my car (skrrt)
I sold my soul for Chrome Heart mixed with Carhartt (yes)
Yes, I'm splashin', new fashion, I can't take no loss (no)
I rock Junya on wannabes, I got no heart
I put Endless to denim on rims on my car
In "Endless Fashion," Lil Uzi Vert expresses his bold and flamboyant style, celebrating his love for high-end fashion brands such as Chrome Hearts, Carhartt, Junya Watanabe, and Endless. He flaunts his fashion choices as symbols of his success and confidence, implying that he has sold his soul for these expensive clothes and accessories. Uzi boasts about his unique fashion choices, claiming to have no heart for those who try to imitate his style. He also references political themes, mentioning a Republican doctor and the slogan "Make America Great Again" (MAGA), indicating that even his medical procedures are aligned with his fashion choices.
The lyrics also touch on Uzi's romantic interests. He mentions a Chinese girl from Shanghai who attends Parsons School of Design in New York, emphasizing her good eye for fashion. He expresses his affection for her despite only meeting her twice, and highlights their encounter at Dover Street Market, a high-end fashion retailer.
Throughout the song, Lil Uzi Vert conveys his disregard for other rappers who he believes lack style and merely hate on his fashion choices. He takes pride in being a trendsetter, claiming to have introduced Goyard bags to the hood and reclaiming Kapital clothing after considering it basic. He believes that his unique fashion sense is often misunderstood by others who fail to replicate his style.
Overall, "Endless Fashion" showcases Lil Uzi Vert's passion for fashion, his confidence in his own style, and his willingness to push boundaries and set trends in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I sold my soul for Chrome Heart mixed with Carhartt (what?)
I sacrificed my integrity and values in exchange for a combination of high-end fashion brands, Chrome Heart and Carhartt.
Yes, I'm splashin', new fashion, I can't take no loss (loss)
I confidently showcase my unique and trendy style, always staying ahead in fashion, and I refuse to accept any failures or setbacks.
I rock Junya on wannabes, I got no heart (heart)
I wear Junya Watanabe clothing to show superiority over those who imitate my style, and I lack any emotional attachment or compassion towards them.
I put Endless to denim on rims on my car (skrrt, whoa)
I decorate the rims of my car with denim from the brand Endless, emphasizing my dedication to fashion even in unexpected ways.
I got a Republican doctor (yeah)
I have a doctor who supports the Republican party or conservative ideals.
Make my ass great again, MAGA (whoa)
My doctor enhances the appearance of my buttocks, referencing the slogan 'Make America Great Again' associated with the political movement MAGA.
Know you mad now, enchilada (yeah)
I am aware that you are now angry or upset, comparing your emotions to a spicy Mexican dish called enchilada.
When bitches test me, it get messy like soccer
When women provoke or challenge me, the situation becomes chaotic, similar to a messy game of soccer.
I got a Chinese girl, yeah, she from Shanghai (ni hao)
I am in a relationship with a girl from Shanghai, China, expressing a greeting in Mandarin, 'ni hao,' meaning 'hello.'
She goes to Parsons in New York, got good eye
She attends Parsons School of Design in New York and possesses excellent taste and understanding in the world of fashion.
I know I love her, only saw her two times
Although I have only met her on two occasions, I am already certain that I am deeply in love with her.
I met her at Dover Street Market, good eye
I first encountered her at Dover Street Market, recognizing her good sense of style and attention to detail.
Ayo, even if my name was Natalie Nunn, these bitches still couldn't chin-check me
Even if I were referred to as Natalie Nunn, a reality TV personality known for her confrontational nature, these women still wouldn't be able to challenge or intimidate me.
That's word to Chanel, they ain't nothin' to see, bitches on TV channelin' me
I swear on the name of Chanel, these women are insignificant and unworthy of attention, as they merely attempt to emulate my style on television.
Harajuku Barbie, Roman Zolanski, from Red Ruby to Chun-Li
Referring to my alter egos, I am a combination of Harajuku fashion and Barbie, embodying both femininity and Japanese street style. From my previous song 'Red Ruby' to my character 'Chun-Li,' I maintain a diverse range.
I put door knocker earrings in Fendi (oh)
I use door knocker-shaped earrings by the luxury brand Fendi as a bold fashion statement.
Then stamped the trench coat Burberry
I further establish my fashionable presence by proudly wearing a trench coat from the renowned brand Burberry.
Where the C-O-M-P-E-T-I-T-I-O-N? Don't see any (woo)
I challenge anyone who claims to be my competition, but I cannot find anyone who can match my level of talent or success.
Sittin' under stars in the city lights (city lights)
I enjoy moments of serenity and contemplation, appreciating the cityscape illuminated by the stars at night.
Baby daddy tell me I got pretty eyes (pretty eyes)
My child's father compliments me on my attractive eyes, emphasizing their beauty.
Bitches only eatin' when I dust crumbs (dust crumbs)
These women only experience success or recognition when they receive the leftovers or minimal opportunities from my achievements.
I stay with that Uzi, I'm his plus one (oop)
I always carry a firearm, symbolized by the slang term 'Uzi,' as a trusted companion or partner, highlighting my loyalty and association to the weapon.
I was really in the field with Karl Lager' (oop)
I was actively involved in the fashion industry, collaborating with renowned designer Karl Lagerfeld, showing my genuine dedication and hands-on experience.
Now it's Heaven campaigns (R.I.P.)
Currently, I am involved in promoting Heaven, potentially referring to a brand or a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld who passed away (R.I.P.).
Check in with Dapper Dan when I'm in Harlem
When I visit Harlem, I make sure to meet and consult with Dapper Dan, an influential fashion designer known for his unique style and contributions.
My niggas'll blow like Virgil, I got that duffel (Virgil), mm
My friends or associates will expand or become successful like the influential designer Virgil Abloh, and I possess substantial wealth or resources to support them, symbolized by the term 'duffel.'
Everything we do, you motherfuckers do it too
Everything my group or I do, you damn imitators also attempt to copy or mimic.
Heavy on it, tick-tick-tick-tick-tick-tick do it too
We pursue our endeavors with great intensity and precision, and you futilely strive to replicate our success or actions.
These rappers can't dress, yeah, they just be hatin'
These fellow rappers lack fashion sense and constantly express jealousy or resentment towards me.
I never ratted, but got all the statements
I have never betrayed or snitched on anyone, yet I have acquired significant wealth and success.
Stopped wearin' Kapital 'cause it got basic
I ceased wearing the brand Kapital as it became ordinary or uninteresting in my eyes.
But I still wear Kapital, Uzi, stop fakin'
However, I continue to wear garments from Kapital, and I urge others, particularly Uzi, to be genuine and authentic rather than pretending or pretending to be someone else.
I used to wear more Number (N)ine than Asians
In the past, I frequently wore the brand Number (N)ine more than even people of Asian descent who are known for their preference for the brand.
I mix the Greg Lauren, purple label
I incorporate pieces from Greg Lauren, a fashion designer renowned for his distressed and unique designs, along with high-end items labeled as 'purple label.'
My closet too cluttered, clothes on my table
My wardrobe is excessively messy and disorganized, with clothes even occupying my table or surface.
We wore that VLONE 'til it turned faded
We wore clothing from the brand VLONE until it became worn and faded, emphasizing our dedication and loyalty to the brand.
Yeah, I'm the reason why niggas wear them Goyard bags (yeah)
I am responsible for popularizing the trend of men wearing luxury bags from the brand Goyard.
It was niggas doin' it but I brought that shit to the hood (I started that shit)
Although some individuals started the trend, I am the one who introduced and made the practice of wearing Goyard bags widespread among the urban community.
And I made that shit all good (I started that shit)
I ensured that the trend became highly accepted and embraced, making it a positive and influential cultural phenomenon.
They don't get my swag, 'cause I'm misunderstood
Others fail to fully comprehend or appreciate my unique style and personality, leading to misunderstandings and misinterpretations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Perez, Gianfranco Randone, Ivision Smith, Massimo Gabutti, Maurizio Lobina, Onika Tanya Maraj, Symere Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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