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.
Plastic
Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics
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Cartiers (swoosh)
All buffs (swoosh)
Yeah, Cartier
Yeah, purple tint
Yeah, three percent (yeah, yeah)
Yeah, two FNs (yeah)
Yeah, plastic bitch (plastic bitch)
Yeah, plastic stick (plastic stick)
Yeah, trap legit (trap legit)
Yeah, I'm too lit
Yeah, got your bitch (got your bitch)
Yeah, shoot and miss (shoot and miss)
Yeah, catch a fit (catch a fit)
Yeah, made it squirt (made it squirt)
Yeah, late for church (late for church)
Yeah, switch your purse (switch your purse)
Yeah, swap to Vert (swap to Vert)
Yeah, the coupe dirty
Yeah, the drank dirty (woo)
Got a body case
Yeah, the beat diverted (beat diverted)
I'm in love with you, girl
I been sellin' it for real (uh-huh)
I been sipping sizzurp
In a whole 'nother world
I went California 'Rari, yeah, Raphael Saadiq
Yeah, upper eche', yeah, London, yeah
Pimpin' bond, yeah, candy Dawn, yeah
Drop head Rolls, suicide doors (yeah)
Swap hoes, swap clothes (swap out)
Big body, five doors
This a Maybach, yeah, got it two tone (two tone)
Three percent, purple tint, Cuban four choke
When I couldn't catch my check, I went and sold dope (sold dope)
Make it go and swipe, swipe, doin' four, four (four, four)
Ain't no stoppin' at the light, that's a no-go (no-go)
I got two Glocks on me, K-Ci, JoJo (JoJo)
Yeah, Cartier
Yeah, purple tint
Yeah, three percent
Yeah, two FN's (two FN's)
Yeah, plastic Glock (plastic Glock)
Yeah, plastic bitch (plastic bitch)
Yeah, plastic stick (plastic stick)
Yeah, trap legit (trap legit)
Yeah, I'm too lit (I'm too lit)
Yeah, got your bitch (got your bitch)
Yeah, shoot and miss (shoot and miss)
Yeah, catch a fit (catch a fit)
Yeah, made it squirt (made it squirt)
Yeah, late for church (late for church)
Yeah, switch your purse (switch your purse)
Yeah, swap to Vert (swap to Vert)
Made it back (made it back), made a stack (made a stack)
My bitch mine, ooh, baby fat (yeah, yeah)
Yeah, gettin' them racks (gettin' them racks)
Yeah, spendin' them racks (spendin' them racks)
Yeah, makin' it back (yeah)
Lil Uzi, yeah, I just stay with the MAC (stay with the MAC)
I got a bitch for every week and all my bitches freaks
I got a bitch for every day of the week (woo, woo)
I got a brick for every crack on your street (on your street)
I done spent a hundred and fifty thousand on my teeth
I just made it all the way back from the moon (from the moon)
Man, my dawg was locked up, he took a case for my goon, uh (yeah)
All my niggas out here takin' souls (takin' souls), yeah
Sixteen hundred niggas, yeah, you know they on the road (road)
Give me the loot (give me the loot), give me the loot (give me the loot)
These bitches drop it down like my name was Uncle Luke, yeah
I'ma make a hundred million probably by next June (yeah)
Niggas try to act stiff, they really cartoons (yeah)
Yeah, Cartier (Cartier)
Yeah, purple tint (purple tint)
Yeah, three percent (three percent)
Yeah, two FN's (two FN's)
Yeah, plastic Glock (plastic Glock)
Yeah, plastic bitch (plastic bitch)
Yeah, plastic stick (plastic stick)
Yeah, trap legit (trap legit)
Yeah, I'm too lit (I'm too lit)
Yeah, got your bitch (got your bitch)
Yeah, shoot and miss (shoot and miss)
Yeah, catch a fit (catch a fit)
Yeah, made it squirt (made it squirt)
Yeah, late for church (late for church)
Yeah, switch your purse (switch your purse)
Yeah, swap to Vert (swap to Vert)
Yeah
Yeah
In the song "Plastic" by Lil Uzi Vert, the lyrics focus on various themes such as materialism, excess, and a luxurious lifestyle. The repeated mention of Cartier, buffs (Buffalo horn glasses), and purple tint suggests a fascination with high-end fashion and accessories. It highlights the desire to showcase wealth and opulence.
The mention of a plastic Glock refers to a gun made out of plastic, which may symbolize a facade or a sense of artificiality. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the superficiality and emptiness often associated with materialistic pursuits. The mention of a plastic bitch could further emphasize this idea, representing a superficial relationship or a partner who is only focused on materialistic aspects.
The lyrics also touch upon the trap lifestyle and the inclusion of references to shooting, trapping, selling drugs, and late-night activities such as being late for church and switching purses. These references suggest a life filled with danger, questionable decisions, and a disregard for traditional values.
There is also a sense of celebration and confidence expressed in the lyrics, with lines like, "I'm too lit," "got your bitch," and "shoot and miss." The use of these phrases may reflect an attitude of dominance and success, showcasing a self-assured persona that comes from having achieved success and reaching a high level of influence.
Overall, "Plastic" presents a world of extravagant indulgence and questionable morals, where materialism and excess take center stage. The lyrics portray a lifestyle that may be captivating and enticing to some, but also raise questions about the meaning and substance behind the pursuit of wealth and luxury.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation
Cartiers (swoosh)
Referring to Cartier brand sunglasses
All buffs (swoosh)
Referring to sunglasses with buff style frames
Yeah, Cartier
Stating the brand of the sunglasses worn
Yeah, purple tint
Acknowledging the purple tint of the sunglasses
Yeah, three percent (yeah, yeah)
Referring to the tint intensity of the sunglasses, emphasizing it
Yeah, two FNs (yeah)
Referring to carrying two FN brand firearms
Yeah, plastic Glock (plastic Glock)
Referring to a Glock firearm made of plastic or a replica
Yeah, plastic bitch (plastic bitch)
Referring to a woman who appears fake or inauthentic
Yeah, plastic stick (plastic stick)
Referring to a gun made of plastic or a toy gun
Yeah, trap legit (trap legit)
Stating that their involvement in the trap (drug trade) is legitimate
Yeah, I'm too lit
Expressing being extremely intoxicated or high
Yeah, got your bitch (got your bitch)
Claiming to have someone's significant other
Yeah, shoot and miss (shoot and miss)
Acknowledging that their shooting accuracy is not great
Yeah, catch a fit (catch a fit)
Provoking someone to get angry or upset
Yeah, made it squirt (made it squirt)
Claiming sexual prowess or ability
Yeah, late for church (late for church)
Expressing that they were delayed or absent for religious obligations
Yeah, switch your purse (switch your purse)
Suggesting stealing or exchanging someone's handbag
Yeah, swap to Vert (swap to Vert)
Changing one's focus or attention to Lil Uzi Vert
Yeah, the coupe dirty
Referring to a luxury coupe car that is in a dirty or untidy condition
Yeah, the drank dirty (woo)
Referring to an alcoholic beverage (usually codeine mixed with a soft drink) that is contaminated or impure in some way
Got a body case
Being involved in a criminal investigation or murder case
Yeah, the beat diverted (beat diverted)
Changing the course or direction of the music beat
I'm in love with you, girl
Expressing romantic feelings towards a girl
I been sellin' it for real (uh-huh)
Engaged in legitimate drug dealing or business activities
I been sipping sizzurp
Consistently consuming a mixture of codeine and promethazine syrup
In a whole 'nother world
Being in a state of mind that is detached from reality
I went California 'Rari, yeah, Raphael Saadiq
Referring to driving a luxurious Ferrari car in California while listening to music by Raphael Saadiq
Yeah, upper eche', yeah, London, yeah
Acknowledging their elevated status and mentioning London as a city associated with luxury
Pimpin' bond, yeah, candy Dawn, yeah
Being involved in pimping activities with a desirable car model called Dawn
Drop head Rolls, suicide doors (yeah)
Driving a convertible Rolls-Royce car with suicide doors (doors opening backward)
Swap hoes, swap clothes (swap out)
Frequently changing sexual partners and clothes
Big body, five doors
Referring to a large car with five doors (including the trunk)
This a Maybach, yeah, got it two tone (two tone)
Stating that their car is a two-tone Maybach, emphasizing its luxury
Three percent, purple tint, Cuban four choke
Describing the tint level and color, as well as the thickness of a Cuban link chain
When I couldn't catch my check, I went and sold dope (sold dope)
When facing financial difficulties, resorting to selling drugs (illegal substances)
Make it go and swipe, swipe, doin' four, four (four, four)
Encouraging someone to steal using a swipe motion, specifically with a firearm
Ain't no stoppin' at the light, that's a no-go (no-go)
Refusing to stop or hesitate at a traffic light
I got two Glocks on me, K-Ci, JoJo (JoJo)
Carrying two Glock firearms, referencing the R&B group K-Ci & JoJo
Made it back (made it back), made a stack (made a stack)
Returning or succeeding after facing challenges, and making a large amount of money
My bitch mine, ooh, baby fat (yeah, yeah)
Asserting dominance over their partner, emphasizing their attractiveness
Yeah, gettin' them racks (gettin' them racks)
Earning or acquiring a large amount of money
Yeah, spendin' them racks (spendin' them racks)
Using or splurging money carelessly
Yeah, makin' it back (yeah)
Recovering or regaining lost money
Lil Uzi, yeah, I just stay with the MAC (stay with the MAC)
Lil Uzi Vert consistently carries a MAC firearm for protection
I got a bitch for every week and all my bitches freaks
Having multiple girlfriends who are all sexually adventurous
I got a bitch for every day of the week (woo, woo)
Having a different girlfriend for each day of the week
I got a brick for every crack on your street (on your street)
Possessing a large quantity of illegal drugs for sale
I done spent a hundred and fifty thousand on my teeth
Investing a significant amount of money on dental cosmetics or procedures
I just made it all the way back from the moon (from the moon)
Metaphorically returning from a period of isolation or introspection
Man, my dawg was locked up, he took a case for my goon, uh (yeah)
Their friend or associate was incarcerated, taking legal responsibility for their wrongdoing
All my niggas out here takin' souls (takin' souls), yeah
Their group of friends or associates are involved in dangerous or violent activities
Sixteen hundred niggas, yeah, you know they on the road (road)
A large number of people from their circle are currently traveling or engaged in illicit activities
Give me the loot (give me the loot), give me the loot (give me the loot)
Demanding money or valuable possessions
These bitches drop it down like my name was Uncle Luke, yeah
Women they encounter are easily willing to perform explicit dance moves, comparing themselves to rapper Uncle Luke known for his explicit content
I'ma make a hundred million probably by next June (yeah)
Predicting making a significant amount of money within a specific time frame
Niggas try to act stiff, they really cartoons (yeah)
Belittling individuals who act tough, suggesting they are fake or pose no real threat
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: London Tyler Holmes, Nayvadius Demun Wilburn, Symere Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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