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.
Shardai
Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics
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I been wearin' Rick, boy, you way too Ricky late (you Ricky late)
Work on fine china, ooh, that be a sticky plate (a sticky plate)
I made her cry, she fucked her makeup up, got sticky face (got sti-)
Go, ooh, drop it low, ooh, go Shardai
Got FN on my side, this is shark day (whoa)
Whippin' up that glass, sharp plate (huh?)
I stay with that bag, Shardai
I stay with that cash, just like Shardai
Yeah
Whoa (oh-whoa, whoa)
Whoa (whoa) (Bugz Ronin, he gon' run it up)
Sometimes I scare myself (yeah)
'Cause I'm far from normal (whoa)
See (yeah)
I know I'm not the same
But then again, at the same time, I know I can't change (I know I can't)
Seriously, yeah, I'm out of my brain (yeah, I'm out of my brain)
Pop ecstasy and I bet I won't faint (I bet I won't faint)
I'm overseas with a lil' Japan bae (um, yeah)
I offered her just to buy her a booty (ayy)
She don't need that 'cause she got real good coochie (yeah)
In Harajuku, shoutout to Yuri (shoutout to Yuri)
I think about you every day that I'm home (every day that I'm home)
She had no visa, but I try bring her home (yeah, I try bring her home)
I can't feel my feet (whoa)
I can't feel my feet (yes)
This ecstasy
I'm so high, I'm tryna phone home (hello?)
I ain't 'posed to get high, I got a P-O (yeah)
Supreme, my windbreaker, it say Geo (Geographic)
Been trappin' for three days, I smell like B-O (what?)
I ain't take no shower, bitch, I shower in dough (I shower in dough)
She sucked my dick and I just cummed on her nose (don't let up)
Fuck from the back, I make her walk on the nose (huh?)
Her head so good, she made me talk with my toes
I'm curlin' my toes
This that Uzi mixtape (mixtape)
I been wearin' Rick, boy, you way too Ricky late (you Ricky late)
Work on fine china, ooh, that be a sticky plate (A sticky plate)
I made her cry, she fucked her makeup up, got sticky face (got sticky face)
I'm tired of smokin' on these motherfuckin' icky vapes (these icky vapes)
Rose gold on my wrist, Richard with the Cartier (Cartier)
You ain't got my money? (What?) Just like Carti say (what?)
Ooh, I'm sorry, bae, day of the dead, all these scars, it's Ed Hardy day (yeah)
Not about the breesh then I will not partake
My bitch fucked a rapper, ooh, gave me heartache
Go, ooh, drop it low, ooh, go Shardai (go Shardai)
Got FN on my side, this is shark day (FN)
Whippin' up that glass, sharp plate
She gon' shake that ass, Shardai (whoa)
I stay with that bag, Shardai (go Shardai)
I stay with that cash, just like Shardai (whoa)
Go, ooh, drop it low, ooh, go Shardai (whoa)
Got FN on my side, this is shark day (yeah)
Whippin' up that glass, sharp plate
She gon' shake that ass, Shardai
I stay with that bag, Shardai
I stay with that cash, just like Shardai
In these lyrics, Lil Uzi Vert talks about his lifestyle and experiences. He starts by mentioning his mixtape and his fashion choices, particularly his preference for Rick Owens clothing. He boasts about his work and success, comparing it to fine china on a sticky plate. He even claims that he made a girl cry so much that her makeup got messed up, leaving a sticky face.
The chorus revolves around a woman named Shardai, who Uzi urges to drop it low and shake her ass. He mentions his firearm, comparing it to a shark, and the sharp plate represents his prowess at drug production. He claims to always have a bag of money and cash like Shardai.
In the second verse, Uzi explores his internal struggles and unconventional mindset. He confesses that he occasionally scares himself because he deviates from societal norms. He acknowledges that he's different but accepts it as something that can't be changed. He mentions taking ecstasy and being high, referring to it as being out of his brain. Uzi reminisces about his experiences in Japan, specifically in Harajuku and mentions a girl named Yuri. He thinks about her every day when he's back home, despite her not having a visa. He concludes the verse by stating that he can't feel his feet due to his drug use and references his legal issues.
In the final verse, Uzi gives his apologies for his behavior. He mentions his expensive jewelry and warns others against crossing him when it comes to money. He references the rapper Playboi Carti and makes a play on his name in relation to money. Uzi mentions his regret over his girl being involved with another rapper, causing him emotional pain.
Overall, the lyrics depict Lil Uzi Vert's glamorous lifestyle, his struggles with substance abuse, and his complicated relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
This that Uzi mixtape (mixtape)
This is Lil Uzi Vert's mixtape, a collection of his songs
I been wearin' Rick, boy, you way too Ricky late (you Ricky late)
I've been wearing designer brand Rick Owens, while you're late to catch up with the latest trends
Work on fine china, ooh, that be a sticky plate (a sticky plate)
I'm focused on creating valuable and intricate art, which can be quite challenging
I made her cry, she fucked her makeup up, got sticky face (got sti-)
I caused her to cry so much that her running makeup messed up her face
Go, ooh, drop it low, ooh, go Shardai
Let loose, dance provocatively, show off your moves, just like Shardai
Got FN on my side, this is shark day (whoa)
I have a FN handgun with me, representing a dangerous and intense day
Whippin' up that glass, sharp plate (huh?)
I'm skillfully cooking drugs, using glass utensils like a sharp plate
She gon' shake that ass, Shardai (whoa)
She's going to dance sensually, moving her buttocks, just like Shardai
I stay with that bag, Shardai
I always have a bag of money with me, just like Shardai
I stay with that cash, just like Shardai
I always have a lot of money on me, just like Shardai
Sometimes I scare myself (yeah)
Sometimes I surprise or shock myself with my own actions or thoughts
'Cause I'm far from normal (whoa)
Because I am highly unconventional or different from what is considered normal
See (yeah)
Understand or comprehend
I know I'm not the same
I am aware that I am different
But then again, at the same time, I know I can't change (I know I can't)
However, I also know that I cannot alter or transform myself
Seriously, yeah, I'm out of my brain (yeah, I'm out of my brain)
Honestly, I am acting irrationally or crazily, I am not thinking clearly
Pop ecstasy and I bet I won't faint (I bet I won't faint)
Take MDMA pills and I'm confident I won't lose consciousness
I'm overseas with a lil' Japan bae (um, yeah)
I am in a foreign country with a Japanese girl, a romantic partner
I offered her just to buy her a booty (ayy)
I even offered to pay for her buttock enhancement surgery
She don't need that 'cause she got real good coochie (yeah)
But she doesn't require surgery as her vagina is already excellent
In Harajuku, shoutout to Yuri (shoutout to Yuri)
In the Harajuku district of Tokyo, I give a shoutout to my friend Yuri
I think about you every day that I'm home (every day that I'm home)
I constantly think about you when I'm at home, when I have free time
She had no visa, but I try bring her home (yeah, I try bring her home)
She didn't have a visa, but I attempted to bring her to my home country
I can't feel my feet (whoa)
I am so under the influence of drugs that I have lost sensation in my feet
This ecstasy
The drug ecstasy, also known as MDMA
I'm so high, I'm tryna phone home (hello?)
I am extremely intoxicated, to the point that I am attempting to contact aliens or communicate with them
I ain't 'posed to get high, I got a P-O (yeah)
I'm not supposed to use drugs as I am under probation
Supreme, my windbreaker, it say Geo (Geographic)
My windbreaker jacket from the brand Supreme has a geographic pattern
Been trappin' for three days, I smell like B-O (what?)
I've been involved in illegal activities for three consecutive days, and now I stink of body odor
I ain't take no shower, bitch, I shower in dough (I shower in dough)
I haven't taken a shower because I am constantly surrounded by money, just like bathing in it
She sucked my dick and I just cummed on her nose (don't let up)
She performed oral sex on me, and I ejaculated on her nose unexpectedly
Fuck from the back, I make her walk on the nose (huh?)
Engage in intercourse from the rear, making her walk on her knees and hands
Her head so good, she made me talk with my toes
Her oral skills are exceptional, to the point that it left me speechless and only able to communicate through my toes
I'm curlin' my toes
I am experiencing intense pleasure or sensation, causing my toes to curl
I'm tired of smokin' on these motherfuckin' icky vapes (these icky vapes)
I'm fed up with smoking low-quality vapes or electronic cigarettes
Rose gold on my wrist, Richard with the Cartier (Cartier)
I have a rose gold watch on my wrist, it's a Richard Mille watch in collaboration with Cartier
You ain't got my money? (What?) Just like Carti say (what?)
If you don't have the money you owe me, it's the same situation as rapper Playboi Carti often mentions
Ooh, I'm sorry, bae, day of the dead, all these scars, it's Ed Hardy day (yeah)
Apologies, babe, it feels like a day celebrating death with all these scars, a reference to the tattoo artist Ed Hardy's aesthetic
Not about the breesh then I will not partake
If it's not about making money, I won't participate or be interested
My bitch fucked a rapper, ooh, gave me heartache
My romantic partner had sexual relations with another rapper, which caused me emotional pain
Got FN on my side, this is shark day (FN)
I have a FN handgun by my side, symbolizing a dangerous and fierce day
Whippin' up that glass, sharp plate
I am skillfully cooking drugs, using glass utensils like a sharp plate
She gon' shake that ass, Shardai (whoa)
She is going to dance provocatively and shake her buttocks, just like Shardai
I stay with that bag, Shardai (go Shardai)
I always have a bag of money with me, just like Shardai
I stay with that cash, just like Shardai (whoa)
I always have a lot of money on me, just like Shardai
Go, ooh, drop it low, ooh, go Shardai (whoa)
Let loose, dance provocatively, show off your moves, just like Shardai
Got FN on my side, this is shark day (yeah)
I have a FN handgun by my side, symbolizing a dangerous and intense day
Whippin' up that glass, sharp plate
I am skillfully cooking drugs, using glass utensils like a sharp plate
She gon' shake that ass, Shardai
She is going to dance provocatively and shake her buttocks, just like Shardai
I stay with that bag, Shardai
I always have a bag of money with me, just like Shardai
I stay with that cash, just like Shardai
I always have a lot of money on me, just like Shardai
Lyrics © The Administration MP, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Perez, Ivision Smith, Symere Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DrippedShorts
Most slept on song on Pink Tape fasho
@jaxual
Ong why does it only have half a million fees
@RadishShifu
Lmao 4 likes what a nobdoy
@YourDayDreamIllustrated
It's a straight up diss at me...
@argenizruiz2055
what do you mean?
@TMNation
If you made it to the end of the album. You’re goated 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@secharlieft9360
Real
@CharizardLv95
🏁
@muriloaurelio1969
🙋♂️
@RadishShifu
This my 2nd time listening