Lil Uzi Vert, born Symere Bysil Woods on July 31, 1994, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has rapidly risen to become one of the most distinctive and influential voices in contemporary hip-hop. Known for his melodic flow, eccentric fashion sense, and often introspective lyrical content, Lil Uzi broke onto the scene with the release of his debut commercial mixtape "Luv Is Rage" in 2015, gaining traction with its follow-up "Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World" which contained the breakout single "Money Longer." His career further skyrocketed with the success of “XO Tour Llif3,” which became a youth anthem and won the MTV Video Music Award for Song of Summer in 2017. The track was featured on his debut album, "Luv Is Rage 2," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, cementing his place in the upper echelons of hip-hop.

In his recent releases, Lil Uzi Vert has continued to push the boundaries of his sound and narrative style. The "Pink Tape" series showcases the artist’s penchant for conceptual storytelling through music, giving fans a sequential experience across multiple releases including "Pink Tape: Boss Battle" and "Pink Tape: Level 1" through "Level 4." His collaborative spirit remains strong as evidenced by tracks like "Endless Fashion" with Nicki Minaj and "The End" featuring Japanese kawaii metal band BABYMETAL, both of which demonstrate Uzi’s versatility and willingness to cross genre boundaries. As a leader of the “SoundCloud rap” explosion, his work is characterized by its energetic beats and infectious hooks, earning him a devout fanbase and industry recognition as a trendsetter in trap and emo rap subgenres.

Genres

Hip Hop

Melodic Rap

Philly Rap

Rage Rap

Rap

Trap

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Latest Release

DONNY DARKO (FEAT. LIL UZI VERT)

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Lil Uzi Vert

Single - Released June 24, 2024