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.
2010β2015: 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 βfreshman cypherβ 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".
2018β2020: 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.
2021β2022: 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 β which they named βThe Pink Tape Promβ β 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.
Million Dollar Play
Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics
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He saw me make a million off one damn play
I let him keep that money (Zaytoven)
'Cause I know he keep it safe (Buddah Bless this beat)
They ain't goin' runnin' out safe (baow)
We gon' put it right in they face (let's go)
Yeah, shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (baow)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (brr)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (yeah)
FNs, Glocks and Dracos
No, we ain't got no Rugers tucked (yeah)
I don't even play with these niggas when I'm sober
So I'm on fuck shit when I'm bootin' up (booted up)
I'm stiff in the club, can't loosen up
Let my Glock in, motherfucker, got tool tucked
My niggas shoot shit, my niggas too cut
I'm in the cut gettin' sucked by two sluts
Pay for the hit he'll kill your favorite shooter
Ain't goin' vacation, that's the power of the mula
Elliot diamonds all on the cougar
I still owe Elliot a little Mula
You don't know Elliot? Bitch, that's my jeweler
Elliante, Fante, diamond cooler (let's go)
I got a lot whole lot of bands in my pants, they from France
My girl from Chicago, she said she don't like rappers
I told her, "Give me a chance"
This is a Range Rover, this not a Lamb'
Usin' a money counter up again
I cannot count it up right with my hands
You know my gun, it came with hundred round
Yeah, and the inside, it came with a fan
Yeah (brr), yeah (brr)
Here I go again (brr, hello)
If you try me, we gon' have to hit your man
Yeah, shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (baow)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (yeah)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (baow)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (yeah)
FNs, Glocks and Dracos
No, we ain't got no Rugers tucked (yeah)
I don't even play with these niggas when I'm sober
So I'm on fuck shit when I'm bootin' up (booted up)
I'm stiff in the club, can't loosen up
Let my Glock in, motherfucker, got tool tucked
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (yeah, yeah)
Pour up, pour up, pour up
Pour up, pour up, pour up
Go up
You know I'm drinkin' on sizzurp, yeah
You know I'm fuckin' your gizzurl, yeah
You know my necklace a blizzard (count up)
Niggas tried to go inside the safe, put the gun in they face
Shootin' my shot just like I'm Dr. J, million dollar play
I won't talk, yeah I'm too stiff
I'm steppin' inside the club with a Glock on my hip
Drinkin' on oil, I'm downin' my pill
Count it up, get delirious
What she gon' do for the liberty
My money got her stiffer than the Statue of Liberty
Bitches on bitches, I'm literally, some of them come from the Middle East
Drippin', I'm spending, yeah, I'm the epitome
Pluto my name and I'm bigger than Kennedy
Ridin' 'round, two lil' vibes and I got three Glocks on my side
Niggas better run and go hide
You know you gon' die if you pop outside
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (baow)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (baow)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (baow)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up
FNs, Glocks and Dracos
No, we ain't got no Rugers tucked (yeah)
I don't even play with these niggas when I'm sober
So I'm on fuck shit when I'm bootin' up (geeked up)
I'm stiff in the club, can't loosen up
Got my Glock in, motherfucker, got tool tucked
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up
I just told Mean, "Yeah, we gon' be straight"
He saw me make a million off one damn play
I let him keep that money 'cause I know he keep it safe (yeah, that my boy)
They ain't goin' runnin' out safe (baow)
We gon' put it right in they face (yeah)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (baow)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (yeah)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (baow)
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (brr, yeah)
The song "Million Dollar Play" by Lil Uzi Vert and Future is a classic trap song that glorifies a lavish and violent lifestyle. The first verse starts with Uzi telling his friend Mean that they're going to be straight because he just made a million off one play. He lets Mean keep the money because he trusts him to keep it safe. The song then delves into the use of guns, with Future rapping about the different types of guns they have and how they are not afraid to use them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "shoot it up" as a call to action for their crew to use their guns. The second verse talks about the opulent lifestyle they lead, with Uzi mentioning his designer jewelry and his pants filled with money. He also brags about his sexual exploits and the fact that he is willing to kill for money. Future continues to talk about his violent nature and how he is always ready to use his guns.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the trap lifestyle that is celebrated in some parts of the hip-hop community. It glorifies violence and crime while also showcasing the trappings of success. It's a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting caught up in the lifestyle and the potential consequences of those actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I just told Mean, "Yeah, we gon' be straight"
I reassured my friend Mean that everything will be okay
He saw me make a million off one damn play
My friend saw me earning a lot of money from a single deal
I let him keep that money (Zaytoven)
I allowed him to keep the money I earned to ensure its safety
'Cause I know he keep it safe (Buddah Bless this beat)
I trust him to secure the money
They ain't goin' runnin' out safe (baow)
My enemies won't leave unharmed
We gon' put it right in they face (let's go)
We'll confront them directly and aggressively
Yeah, shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (baow)
We'll quickly and repeatedly fire guns
FNs, Glocks and Dracos
We'll use different types of firearms
No, we ain't got no Rugers tucked (yeah)
We don't need to hide our weapons
I don't even play with these niggas when I'm sober
I don't interact positively with these people even when I'm not drunk
So I'm on fuck shit when I'm bootin' up (booted up)
I'm intentionally acting aggressively when I'm high
I'm stiff in the club, can't loosen up
I'm uncomfortable and tense in the party environment
Let my Glock in, motherfucker, got tool tucked
I brought my gun to the party for safety
My niggas shoot shit, my niggas too cut
My companions are also armed and prepared to shoot
I'm in the cut gettin' sucked by two sluts
I'm receiving sexual favors from two women in a private area
Pay for the hit he'll kill your favorite shooter
I can hire someone to murder your top marksman
Ain't goin' vacation, that's the power of the mula
I'm not taking a break because of the value of the money I'm earning
Elliot diamonds all on the cougar
My car has diamonds from Elliot, my personal jeweler
I still owe Elliot a little Mula
I still need to pay Elliot some money
You don't know Elliot? Bitch, that's my jeweler
You don't know who Elliot is? He's my jeweler and I'm proud of that
Elliante, Fante, diamond cooler (let's go)
My diamonds from Elliante and Fante look amazing
I got a lot whole lot of bands in my pants, they from France
I'm carrying a large amount of money in my pants, which is from France
My girl from Chicago, she said she don't like rappers
My girlfriend from Chicago dislikes musicians in the rap genre
I told her, "Give me a chance"
I asked her to give me an opportunity to prove her wrong
This is a Range Rover, this not a Lamb'
I'm driving a Range Rover, not a Lamborghini
Usin' a money counter up again
I'm once again counting my money using a machine
I cannot count it up right with my hands
I can't manually count my money accurately
You know my gun, it came with hundred round
My firearm has a magazine that holds 100 bullets
Yeah, and the inside, it came with a fan
My firearm has an internal cooling system
Here I go again (brr, hello)
I'm starting to talk about my violent actions once again
If you try me, we gon' have to hit your man
If you provoke me, I'll attack your associates
Pour up, pour up, pour up
I'm pouring alcohol into a glass
You know I'm drinkin' on sizzurp, yeah
I'm consuming a type of cough syrup mixed with soda and candy
You know I'm fuckin' your gizzurl, yeah
I'm having sexual intercourse with your girlfriend
You know my necklace a blizzard (count up)
My necklace has a lot of diamonds
Niggas tried to go inside the safe, put the gun in they face
Some people attempted to steal from my safe, so I threatened them with a gun
Shootin' my shot just like I'm Dr. J, million dollar play
I made a million dollar deal with confidence, similar to how Dr. J made basketball shots
I won't talk, yeah I'm too stiff
I won't speak much because I'm tense and anxious
I'm steppin' inside the club with a Glock on my hip
I'm entering the nightclub with a Glock handgun visible on my side
Drinkin' on oil, I'm downin' my pill
I'm drinking motor oil and taking pills to enhance or alter my high
Count it up, get delirious
I'm counting my money while feeling dizzy and disoriented
What she gon' do for the liberty
What sexual favors will she perform for money
My money got her stiffer than the Statue of Liberty
My wealth is so impressive that it leaves her stunned and still
Bitches on bitches, I'm literally, some of them come from the Middle East
I have multiple women around me, some of whom come from the Middle East
Drippin', I'm spending, yeah, I'm the epitome
I'm spending a lot of money and am the embodiment of financial excess
Pluto my name and I'm bigger than Kennedy
I go by the name Pluto and think of myself as more important than President Kennedy
Ridin' 'round, two lil' vibes and I got three Glocks on my side
I'm driving with two young women and three Glock guns with me
Niggas better run and go hide
My enemies should flee and find a hiding place
You know you gon' die if you pop outside
If you confront us, you'll be killed
So I'm on fuck shit when I'm bootin' up (geeked up)
I'm acting irresponsibly and violently when I'm high and excited
Got my Glock in, motherfucker, got tool tucked
I brought my gun with me and have it concealed
We gon' put it right in they face (yeah)
We'll confront our rivals directly and aggressively
Shoot it up, shoot it up, shoot it up (brr, yeah)
We'll repeatedly and quickly fire our guns
Lyrics Β© Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nayvadius Demun Wilburn, Symere Woods, Tyron Douglas, Xavier L. Dotson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Tiktok finna be all over your shit
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Hey Uzi
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I LOVE YOU
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Keep going crazy
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Best song on the album. Zaytoven and Buddha went off
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million dollar play , plastic, and i donβt wanna break up are my favorites
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