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.
2010โ2015: 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 โfreshman cypherโ 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 his 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".
2018โ2020: 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.
2021โ2022: 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 โ which they named โThe Pink Tape Promโ โ 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.
Wassup
Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics
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Play that trumpet for the real niggas (what's up?)
What's up?
Play that trumpet for the real niggas
Let's do it
Let's, let's do it
What's up? (Yeah)
What's up?
What's up?
What's up?
What's up?
What's up?
What's up?
Uh, I'ma make sure they remember me
'Cause I walk around with lot of enemies (whoa)
I'ma make sure that they feelin' me
So I walk around with a new lemon squeeze (whoa)
Everybody know I am from outer space
So you know that aliens be sendin' me (whoa)
Yes, I walk around, pocket got bank account
If you wanna catch up, need like ten of me
No, statistically, I can't win every time
But you know the score prolly like ten to three
And them three times that I had to take an L
I remember them boys tried to finish me
Said we roll a 'Wood, I roll like fifty L's
They say, "How you keep all of that energy?"
'Cause I can't go back to the hood where them niggas could send at me
I remember livin' right next to my enemy (whoa)
Now I got too much money, I could blow up your whole facility (yeah, yeah)
Gettin' too much money, I can build me a new facility (Lil Uzi Vert, yeah, yeah)
I fuck her three times, so I call that girl, um, a trinity (whoa, whoa)
Uh, and no time, I would never ever let 'em sentence me (whoa, at all)
And in no time, gotta duck off 'cause these niggas would love killin' me (yeah)
What's up? (What's up?)
Don't deal with the lies and the frauds (no)
That's why I don't get involved
What's up? (Woo)
What's up? (Yeah)
What's up?
What's up? (Yeah)
What's up?
What's up? (Ayy)
What's up?
What's up?
Uh, I'ma make sure they remember me
'Cause I walk around with lot of enemies (whoa)
I'ma make sure that they feelin' me
So I walk around with a new lemon squeeze (whoa)
Everybody know I am from outer space
So you know that aliens be sendin' me (whoa)
Yes, I walk around, pocket got bank account
If you wanna catch up, need like ten of me
Everybody know I come from outer space
I got racks on me, you do not wanna race
I got enemies so niggas gonna hate
Keep that semi on me, get you out my way
Hit a new mistress every day
Had the new bitch get on the K
Had that lemon squeeze for the trigger play
Got some red talk shit on the way
I got Koreans, F&Ns
Rose gold diamonds same color Hen'
Cops tryna arrest me, I'm gone in the wind
You cannot catch me or none of my friends
You know that Richard Mille cost me a Benz
You know we get it poppin' on my end
You see this blue face Richard Mille
See the way these diamonds sittin' off the lens
You know we comin' in number one
You know we gon' kill the whole summer too
You know I'm blowin' up like an atomic bomb
You know it ain't nothin' to do
And I'm steppin', I'm steppin' in one-of-ones
Margielas got me walkin' on the moon
All this money got me like I'm on shrooms
Drankin' yellow, feelin' like a tycoon
What's up?
What's up? (Woo)
What's up? (Ayy)
What's up?
What's up? (Yeah)
What's up? (Yeah)
What's up?
What's up?
Uh, I'ma make sure they remember me
'Cause I walk around with lot of enemies (whoa)
I'ma make sure that they feelin' me
So I walk around with a new lemon squeeze (whoa)
Everybody know I am from outer space
So you know that aliens be sendin' me (whoa)
Yes, I walk around, pocket got bank account
If you wanna catch up, need like ten of me
The song "Wassup" by Lil Uzi Vert blends what seems like a boastful attitude with an acknowledgment of the isolation and danger that can come with fame. The opening lines call for a trumpet to be played for "real niggas," a phrase that has been debated as both inclusive and exclusive language. Uzi then notes his desire to be remembered, paired with his knowledge that he carries many enemies. He emphasizes his ability to defend himself with a "new lemon squeeze," continuing with a metaphorical refrain about being from outer space and having to defend himself from those on earth. Uzi notes that he has too much money to go back to the "hood" and that he cannot afford to be sentenced, revealing his fears and the responsibilities that come with his success.
As the song progresses, Uzi continues to flaunt his lifestyle, suggesting that he could race anyone but then returning again to his enemies and the need for protection. The lyrics contain some questionable language, but overall the song displays an artful combination of bravado and vulnerability, revealing the complexities of the life of a successful rapper.
Line by Line Meaning
What's, what's, what's up?
Uzi is greeting his listeners and asking what's happening.
Play that trumpet for the real niggas (what's up?)
Uzi is calling for a trumpet to be played as a sign of respect for the real ones in his audience.
Let's do it
Uzi is ready to get things started and take action.
Uh, I'ma make sure they remember me
Uzi wants to leave his mark and make sure people don't forget who he is.
'Cause I walk around with lot of enemies (whoa)
Uzi has enemies and he wants people to know that he's always on guard.
I'ma make sure that they feelin' me
Uzi wants his listeners to connect with his music and feel the emotions he's expressing.
So I walk around with a new lemon squeeze (whoa)
Uzi carries a new handgun to protect himself and his crew.
Everybody know I am from outer space
Uzi's unique style and sound makes him feel otherworldly.
So you know that aliens be sendin' me (whoa)
Uzi's talent and success feel like he's being sent by a higher power.
Yes, I walk around, pocket got bank account
Uzi is financially secure and confident because of his wealth.
If you wanna catch up, need like ten of me
Uzi is implying that he's one of a kind and his competitors need to step up their game.
No, statistically, I can't win every time
Uzi acknowledges that he's not invincible and sometimes he loses.
But you know the score prolly like ten to three
Uzi brags about his victories and suggests that he wins more often than he loses.
And them three times that I had to take an L
Uzi has lost a few times, but it doesn't phase him.
I remember them boys tried to finish me
Uzi has faced danger from those trying to harm him or end his career.
Said we roll a 'Wood, I roll like fifty L's
Uzi smokes more than his peers and laughs at their attempts to keep up with him.
They say, "How you keep all of that energy?"
Uzi's peers are amazed by his high energy and work ethic.
'Cause I can't go back to the hood where them niggas could send at me
Uzi is successful now and avoids his old environment where he used to face danger.
Now I got too much money, I could blow up your whole facility (yeah, yeah)
Uzi has the financial power to severely damage someone's property if he needs to.
Gettin' too much money, I can build me a new facility (Lil Uzi Vert, yeah, yeah)
Uzi can afford to create his own space and not rely on what already exists.
I fuck her three times, so I call that girl, um, a trinity (whoa, whoa)
Uzi has had sex with a girl three times, and he plays on the religious concept of the trinity to describe her as a connected entity.
And no time, I would never ever let 'em sentence me (whoa, at all)
Uzi will avoid being convicted of any crimes and won't let the legal system bring him down.
And in no time, gotta duck off 'cause these niggas would love killin' me (yeah)
Uzi is always on the lookout and ready to avoid anyone who wants to harm him.
Don't deal with the lies and the frauds (no)
Uzi doesn't want to associate with those who lie or engage in fraudulent behavior.
Everybody know I come from outer space
Uzi repeats his otherworldly origins, furthering his sense of unique style and sound.
I got racks on me, you do not wanna race
Uzi is confident in his wealth and implies that he wins every race.
I got enemies so niggas gonna hate
Uzi expects his success to breed jealousy and hatred from others.
Keep that semi on me, get you out my way
Uzi will use force if necessary to get rid of anyone in his way.
Hit a new mistress every day
Uzi enjoys having sex with multiple partners and doesn't limit himself.
Had the new bitch get on the K
Uzi had sex with a girl on a weapon, furthering his tough and dominant image.
Had that lemon squeeze for the trigger play
Uzi describes his new handgun and its potential use in violent situations.
Got some red talk shit on the way
Uzi has some exciting new projects coming that fans will talk about.
I got Koreans, F&Ns
Uzi has access to a variety of weapons, showing his preparedness for defense.
Rose gold diamonds same color Hen'
Uzi's luxury taste is reflected in the color of his diamonds, matching a high-end cognac.
Cops tryna arrest me, I'm gone in the wind
Uzi is confident that he can evade the police and escape any legal trouble.
You cannot catch me or none of my friends
Uzi and his crew believe they are untouchable and can avoid law enforcement successfully.
You know that Richard Mille cost me a Benz
Uzi spent a lot of money on his high-end watch and compares its cost to that of a luxury car.
You know we get it poppin' on my end
Uzi suggests that his side always has a good time and is exciting to be around.
You see this blue face Richard Mille
Uzi references the blue face of his watch, showing off his luxury taste.
See the way these diamonds sittin' off the lens
Uzi points out the way his diamonds reflect in the light, emphasizing their value and shine.
You know we comin' in number one
Uzi is confident in his success and his ability to beat out his competition.
You know we gon' kill the whole summer too
Uzi promises his fans that he'll dominate the music scene throughout the entire summer with new hits.
You know I'm blowin' up like an atomic bomb
Uzi's success is explosive and growing at an incredible rate.
You know it ain't nothin' to do
Uzi suggests that there's nothing anyone can do to stop his success and rise to fame.
And I'm steppin', I'm steppin' in one-of-ones
Uzi wears exclusive shoes that no one else has, which makes him unique and stand out even more.
Margielas got me walkin' on the moon
Uzi's Margiela shoes are so comfortable and stylish that it feels like he's walking on the moon.
All this money got me like I'm on shrooms
Uzi's wealth and success feels like a permanent high and he's enjoying the ride.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jordan Timothy Jenks, Nayvadius Demun Wilburn, Symere Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I love you Uzi, your music makes me feel good over the anxiety โก
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Wassup uzi
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LIL UZI VERT uzi u made my life, ty
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Lil Uzi doin something good encouraging people to stay at home listening to his album ๐ท๐ฆ
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Wassup brutha
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