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| image = Lil Uzi Vert |
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* Baby Pluto<ref name="Jenke 2020">{{cite web | last=Jenke | first=Tyler | title=Lil Uzi Vert Finally Dropped 'Eternal Atake.' This Is Not a Drill. | website=Rolling Stone Australia | date=2020-03-07 | url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-uzi-vert-eternal-atake-8275/ | access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
* Baby Pluto<ref name="Jenke 2020">{{cite web | last=Jenke | first=Tyler | title=Lil Uzi Vert Finally Dropped 'Eternal Atake.' This Is Not a Drill. | website=Rolling Stone Australia | date=2020-03-07 | url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-uzi-vert-eternal-atake-8275/ | access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
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* Sasuke<ref name="Zidel 2021">{{cite web | last=Zidel | first=Alex | title=Jay-Z Allegedly Compares Lil Uzi Vert To Prince | website=HotNewHipHop | date=2021-02-10 | url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/328877-lil-uzi-vert-claims-jay-z-compares-him-to-prince-news | access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
* Sasuke<ref name="Zidel 2021">{{cite web | last=Zidel | first=Alex | title=Jay-Z Allegedly Compares Lil Uzi Vert To Prince | website=HotNewHipHop | date=2021-02-10 | url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/328877-lil-uzi-vert-claims-jay-z-compares-him-to-prince-news | access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
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* Uzi London |
* Uzi London |
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* Leslie Chow<ref name="Cowen 2023">{{cite web | last=Cowen | first=Trace William | title=Lil Uzi Vert Introduces Fans to New Leslie Alter Ego, Continues to Tease 'Pink Tape' Release | website=Complex | date=2023-04-17 | url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/lil-uzi-vert-leslie-alter-ego | access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
* Leslie Chow<ref name="Cowen 2023">{{cite web | last=Cowen | first=Trace William | title=Lil Uzi Vert Introduces Fans to New Leslie Alter Ego, Continues to Tease 'Pink Tape' Release | website=Complex | date=2023-04-17 | url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/lil-uzi-vert-leslie-alter-ego | access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
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* Sealab Vertical |
* Sealab Vertical<ref name="Johnson 2020">{{cite web | last=Johnson | first=Zoe | title=Did You Know Lil Uzi Vert Used to Be in a Rap Group Called Steaktown? | website=XXL Mag | date=2020-09-18 | url=https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-uzi-vert-steaktown-rap-group/ | access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
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* Boop<ref name="Trapp 2022">{{cite web | last=Trapp | first=Malcolm | title=Lil Uzi Vert Says He's Bleaching His Skin | website=Rap-Up | date=2022-04-30 | url=https://www.rap-up.com/2022/02/02/lil-uzi-vert-bleaching-skin/ | access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
* Boop<ref name="Trapp 2022">{{cite web | last=Trapp | first=Malcolm | title=Lil Uzi Vert Says He's Bleaching His Skin | website=Rap-Up | date=2022-04-30 | url=https://www.rap-up.com/2022/02/02/lil-uzi-vert-bleaching-skin/ | access-date=2024-05-06}}</ref> |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|07|31}} |
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| birth_place = [[Philadelphia |
| birth_place = [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], U.S. |
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| years_active = 2010–present |
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* Brittany Renner (2017-2019)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.monstersandcritics.com/celebrity/brittany-renner-relationships-with-colin-kaepernick-lil-uzi-vert-drake-revealed-in-tell-all-book/|title=Brittany Renner relationships with Colin Kaepernick, Lil Uzi Vert, Drake revealed in tell-all book|website=Monsters & Critics|last=Yemi|first=Frank|date=October 21, 2018|access-date=October 21, 2022}}</ref> |
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| label = {{hlist|[[Roc Nation]]|[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]|[[DJ Drama|Generation Now]]}} |
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⚫ | '''Symere Bysil Woods''' ({{IPAc-en|s|aɪ|ˈ|m|ɪər|_|ˈ|b|aɪ|s|ə|l}} {{Respell|sy|MEER}}; born July 31, 1995), known professionally as '''Lil Uzi Vert''', is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born and raised in [[Philadelphia]], Pennsylvania, they{{efn|Lil Uzi Vert uses {{pronoun pair|they|them}} pronouns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lil Uzi Vert changes pronouns on Instagram |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2022/07/18/entertainment/lil-uzi-vert-pronouns/index.html |last1=France |first1=Lisa Respers |publisher=[[CNN]] |date=July 18, 2022 |accessdate=January 11, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lil Uzi Vert Updates Pronouns, But Here's Why People Are Frustrated |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/lil-uzi-vert-updates-pronouns-171009189.html |last1=Kiley |first1=Rachel |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]] |date=May 27, 2023 |accessdate=January 11, 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rapper Lil Uzi Vert Updates Pronouns to They/Them |url=https://people.com/music/rapper-lil-uzi-vert-updates-pronouns-to-they-them/ |last1=DeSantis |first1=Rachel |publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=July 18, 2022 |accessdate=January 11, 2024 }}</ref>}} gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape ''[[Luv Is Rage]]'' (2015), which led to a recording contract with [[Atlantic Records]], to whom they signed under [[DJ Drama]]'s [[DJ Drama#Generation Now|Generation Now]] imprint. |
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⚫ | '''Symere Bysil Woods''' ({{IPAc-en|s|aɪ|ˈ|m|ɪər|_|ˈ|b|aɪ|s|ə|l}} {{Respell|sy|MEER}}; born July 31, 1995), known professionally as '''Lil Uzi Vert''', is an American rapper. Born and raised in [[Philadelphia]], they{{efn|Lil Uzi Vert uses |
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Lil Uzi Vert attracted mainstream attention following the release of their debut single "[[Money Longer]]" |
Lil Uzi Vert attracted mainstream attention following the release of their 2016 debut single "[[Money Longer]]". The song served as lead single for their third mixtape ''[[Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World]]'' (2016), which also contained the song "[[You Was Right]]". After releasing two additional mixtapes in 2016 and 2017, Lil Uzi Vert guest appeared on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]-number one single "[[Bad and Boujee]]" by [[Migos]]. They later secured their first top ten single with "[[XO Tour Llif3]]", which won the [[MTV Video Music Award for Song of Summer]]. |
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"XO Tour Llif3" |
"XO Tour Llif3" served as lead single for Lil Uzi Vert's debut studio album ''[[Luv Is Rage 2]]'' (2017), which debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200, and received [[RIAA certification|double platinum]] certification by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA).<ref name="forbes.com">{{Cite web |last=Suarez |first=Gary |title=For The Second Time This Year, Lil Uzi Vert Goes 4x Platinum |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/garysuarez/2017/10/18/lil-uzi-vert/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411125236/https://www.forbes.com/sites/garysuarez/2017/10/18/lil-uzi-vert/ |archive-date=April 11, 2020 |access-date=April 11, 2020 |website=Forbes}}</ref> At the [[2018 Grammy Awards]], they were nominated for [[Grammy Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]]. Following several delays, their second studio album, ''[[Eternal Atake]]'' (2020), became his second project to debut atop the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-uzi-vert-eternal-atake-963483/|title=Lil Uzi Vert Finally Dropped 'Eternal Atake.' This Is Not a Drill.|last=Holmes|first=Charles|date=March 6, 2020|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|access-date=March 6, 2020|archive-date=March 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200307150402/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lil-uzi-vert-eternal-atake-963483/|url-status=live}}</ref> After releasing ''[[Pluto × Baby Pluto]]'' (2020), a collaborative album with [[Future (rapper)|Future]], Lil Uzi Vert spent the next three years teasing their third solo album, ''[[Pink Tape (Lil Uzi Vert album)|Pink Tape]]'' (2023). Upon release, it became their third consecutive solo project to debut atop the ''Billboard'' 200, and included the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 top-ten single "[[Just Wanna Rock]]". |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Symere Bysil Woods was born on July 31, 1995, in the [[Francisville, Philadelphia|Francisville]] neighborhood of [[North Philadelphia]], |
Symere Bysil Woods was born on July 31, 1995, in the [[Francisville, Philadelphia|Francisville]] neighborhood of [[North Philadelphia]], Pennsylvania.<ref name=":1">{{Citation|last=HIPHOPSINCE1987TV|title=Lil Uzi Vert Talks 'The Real Uzi' Mixtape, Collaborating With Kur & More With HHS1987|date=July 31, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7OZrNVrHvA|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421124716/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7OZrNVrHvA|url-status=live}}</ref>{{efn|In July 2021, Woods revealed in a [[Twitter#Tweets|tweet]] that their [[birth certificate]] shows they were born in 1995, after erroneously believing they were born one year earlier.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Callas |first=Brad |title=Lil Uzi Vert Claims He's a Year Younger Than He Believed After Finding Birth Certificate |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/brad-callas/lil-uzi-vert-birth-certificate-year-younger |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622191224/https://www.complex.com/music/a/brad-callas/lil-uzi-vert-birth-certificate-year-younger |archive-date=June 22, 2023 |access-date=June 22, 2023 |website=[[Complex Networks|Complex]] |language=}}</ref><ref name="birthday">{{cite tweet|number=1420437683839590402|user=LILUZIVERT|title=Wait wtf I'm turning 26??? My mom found my birth certificate ☹️😨<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. -->|author=Lil Uzi Vert|author-link=Lil Uzi Vert|date=July 28, 2021|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728173518/https://twitter.com/LILUZIVERT/status/1420437683839590402|archive-date=July 28, 2021}}</ref>}} They grew up listening to [[Mike Jones (rapper)|Mike Jones]] and [[Ying Yang Twins]]; Jones' 2005 [[Who Is Mike Jones?|debut album]] was the first album they purchased. Woods later began listening to [[Wiz Khalifa]] and [[Meek Mill]], who influenced their future style.<ref name="XXL Break">{{cite web |last=C.M. |first=Emmanuel |date=March 27, 2015 |title=The Break Presents: Lil Uzi Vert |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/the-break/2015/03/break-presents-lil-uzi-vert/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613192656/http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/the-break/2015/03/break-presents-lil-uzi-vert/ |archive-date=June 13, 2016 |access-date=June 4, 2016 |work=[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]}}</ref> They also began listening to [[Marilyn Manson]], [[Paramore]], [[Smash Mouth]], [[the Rocket Summer]], [[Simian (band)|Simian]], [[My Chemical Romance]], and [[the All-American Rejects]] when they were 13 years old.<ref name="XXL Break" /> |
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Woods dropped out of school and soon started working at a [[Bottom Dollar Food|Bottom Dollar]] store, but quit after four days and was kicked out of their home by their mother.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.42360/title.lil-uzi-vert-opens-up-about-struggles-with-rap-fame-in-fader-cover-story|title=Lil Uzi Vert Opens Up About Struggles With Rap Fame In FADER Cover Story|work=HipHopDX|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031757/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.42360/title.lil-uzi-vert-opens-up-about-struggles-with-rap-fame-in-fader-cover-story|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/08/01/lil-uzi-vert-interview-the-perfect-luv|title=Meet Lil Uzi Vert, The First Rockstar Of Post-Obama Rap|work=The FADER|access-date=June 27, 2023|archive-date=August 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804012300/https://www.thefader.com/2016/08/01/lil-uzi-vert-interview-the-perfect-luv|url-status=live}}</ref> The situation led to Woods getting their first face tattoo, the word "Faith" under their hairline, which provoked them to take their rap career seriously.<ref name="FaderInterview2017" /> |
Woods dropped out of school and soon started working at a [[Bottom Dollar Food|Bottom Dollar]] store, but quit after four days and was kicked out of their home by their mother.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.42360/title.lil-uzi-vert-opens-up-about-struggles-with-rap-fame-in-fader-cover-story|title=Lil Uzi Vert Opens Up About Struggles With Rap Fame In FADER Cover Story|work=HipHopDX|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031757/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.42360/title.lil-uzi-vert-opens-up-about-struggles-with-rap-fame-in-fader-cover-story|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/08/01/lil-uzi-vert-interview-the-perfect-luv|title=Meet Lil Uzi Vert, The First Rockstar Of Post-Obama Rap|work=The FADER|access-date=June 27, 2023|archive-date=August 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804012300/https://www.thefader.com/2016/08/01/lil-uzi-vert-interview-the-perfect-luv|url-status=live}}</ref> The situation led to Woods getting their first face tattoo, the word "Faith" under their hairline, which provoked them to take their rap career seriously.<ref name="FaderInterview2017" /> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===2010–2015: Career beginnings=== |
===2010–2015: Career beginnings=== |
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Woods began to rap in 2010{{Failed verification|date=July 2024}} after hearing classmate William Aston freestyle over a remade Chris Brown instrumental. Woods referred to themself at that point in their life as a "regular kid, I didn't really wanna rap."<ref name="FaderInterview2017">{{cite news|first=Felipe|last=Delerme|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/02/14/lil-uzi-vert-cover-story-interview-hawaii|title=Lil Uzi Vert Can't Be Bothered|work=[[The Fader]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820234957/http://www.thefader.com/2017/02/14/lil-uzi-vert-cover-story-interview-hawaii|url-status=live}}</ref> Woods, Aston, and another friend created the musical group Steaktown and in what they say was "just for money"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|title=Next Wave: Meet Lil Uzi Vert, the Next Phenom in Rap|website=Complex|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=September 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924033709/https://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|url-status=live}}</ref> under the name "Sealab Vertical".<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 7, 2018|title=Lil Uzi Vert used to be in a rap group called Steaktown|url=https://www.elevatormag.com/lil-uzi-vert-used-to-be-in-a-rap-group-called-steaktown|access-date=September 18, 2020|website=ELEVATOR|language=en|archive-date=June 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621231503/http://www.elevatormag.com/lil-uzi-vert-used-to-be-in-a-rap-group-called-steaktown/|url-status=live}}</ref> They later changed this name to Lil Uzi Vert inspired by the way someone described their rap "flow" as "Fast, like a machine gun."<ref name=":0">{{cite news |date=February 22, 2016 |title=Lil Uzi Vert Explains The Origins Of His Name |work=Vibe |url=https://www.vibe.com/2016/02/lil-uzi-vert-interview-philly-luv-is-rage-album/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235209/https://www.vibe.com/2016/02/lil-uzi-vert-interview-philly-luv-is-rage-album/ |archive-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> Woods' first project, an EP titled ''Purple Thoughtz Vol. 1'' was released on January 19, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mobile.datpiff.com/social/twitter/twitter-card.php?mediaid=573660|title=Purple Thoughtz Ep. Vol.1 Mixtape by Lil Uzi Vert|website=mobile.datpiff.com|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031613/https://mobile.datpiff.com/social/twitter/twitter-card.php?mediaid=573660|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newsweek.com/lil-uzi-vert-grammy-awards-792758|title=This is Lil Uzi Vert, and these are the rock star's songs you should know|date=January 28, 2018|work=Newsweek|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031630/https://www.newsweek.com/lil-uzi-vert-grammy-awards-792758|url-status=live}}</ref> The project, which was described as "[[phonk]]" and having [[cloud rap]] beats from ''[[The Guardian]]'' due to its psychedelic and "trippy" production<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/27/phonk-soundcloud-spaceghostpurrp-lil-uzi-vert|title=What the phonk? The genre that's gripping Generation Z|last=Haynes|first=Gavin|date=January 27, 2017|website=The Guardian|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822112626/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/27/phonk-soundcloud-spaceghostpurrp-lil-uzi-vert|url-status=live}}</ref> and was released with the single "White Shit" which included a video. The track, which was produced by [[SpaceGhostPurrp |
Woods began to rap in 2010{{Failed verification|date=July 2024}} after hearing classmate William Aston freestyle over a remade Chris Brown instrumental. Woods referred to themself at that point in their life as a "regular kid, I didn't really wanna rap."<ref name="FaderInterview2017">{{cite news|first=Felipe|last=Delerme|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/02/14/lil-uzi-vert-cover-story-interview-hawaii|title=Lil Uzi Vert Can't Be Bothered|work=[[The Fader]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820234957/http://www.thefader.com/2017/02/14/lil-uzi-vert-cover-story-interview-hawaii|url-status=live}}</ref> Woods, Aston, and another friend created the musical group Steaktown and in what they say was "just for money"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|title=Next Wave: Meet Lil Uzi Vert, the Next Phenom in Rap|website=Complex|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=September 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924033709/https://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|url-status=live}}</ref> under the name "Sealab Vertical".<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 7, 2018|title=Lil Uzi Vert used to be in a rap group called Steaktown|url=https://www.elevatormag.com/lil-uzi-vert-used-to-be-in-a-rap-group-called-steaktown|access-date=September 18, 2020|website=ELEVATOR|language=en|archive-date=June 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621231503/http://www.elevatormag.com/lil-uzi-vert-used-to-be-in-a-rap-group-called-steaktown/|url-status=live}}</ref> They later changed this name to Lil Uzi Vert inspired by the way someone described their rap "flow" as "Fast, like a machine gun."<ref name=":0">{{cite news |date=February 22, 2016 |title=Lil Uzi Vert Explains The Origins Of His Name |work=Vibe |url=https://www.vibe.com/2016/02/lil-uzi-vert-interview-philly-luv-is-rage-album/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235209/https://www.vibe.com/2016/02/lil-uzi-vert-interview-philly-luv-is-rage-album/ |archive-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> Woods' first project, an EP titled ''Purple Thoughtz Vol. 1'' was released on January 19, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mobile.datpiff.com/social/twitter/twitter-card.php?mediaid=573660|title=Purple Thoughtz Ep. Vol.1 Mixtape by Lil Uzi Vert|website=mobile.datpiff.com|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031613/https://mobile.datpiff.com/social/twitter/twitter-card.php?mediaid=573660|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newsweek.com/lil-uzi-vert-grammy-awards-792758|title=This is Lil Uzi Vert, and these are the rock star's songs you should know|date=January 28, 2018|work=Newsweek|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031630/https://www.newsweek.com/lil-uzi-vert-grammy-awards-792758|url-status=live}}</ref> The project, which was described as "[[phonk]]" and having [[cloud rap]] beats from ''[[The Guardian]]'' due to its psychedelic and "trippy" production<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/27/phonk-soundcloud-spaceghostpurrp-lil-uzi-vert|title=What the phonk? The genre that's gripping Generation Z|last=Haynes|first=Gavin|date=January 27, 2017|website=The Guardian|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822112626/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/27/phonk-soundcloud-spaceghostpurrp-lil-uzi-vert|url-status=live}}</ref> and was released with the single "White Shit" which included a video. The track, which was produced by [[SpaceGhostPurrp]], went viral in 2017 within hip-hop circles following Wood's entry into the mainstream.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/10/31/lil-uzi-vert-white-shit-video/|title=Unreleased Lil Uzi Vert Music Video From Before He Blew Up|date=August 20, 2018|work=Highsnobiety|access-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> Shortly after the release of ''Purple Thoughtz Vol. 1'', Woods caught the attention of then industry-mainstays like the [[ASAP Mob]].<ref name="FaderInterview2017" /> |
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The project and following features caught the attention of producer and Def Jam A&R [[Don Cannon]] after DJ Diamond Kuts played one of Woods' songs on a local radio station,<ref name="XXL Break" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/695vmy/lil-uzi-vert-noisey-next|title=Lil Uzi Vert Is Living in the Future of Rap|last1=Kramer|first1=Kyle|date=March 2, 2016|work=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905005104/https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/695vmy/lil-uzi-vert-noisey-next|url-status=live}}</ref> who signed Woods to their The Academy imprint and produced their first mixtape, ''The Real Uzi'' which was released on August 5, 2014.<ref name=":1" /> 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.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|title=Next Wave: Meet Lil Uzi Vert, the Next Phenom in Rap|last1=Diep|first1=Eric|date=January 20, 2016|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=April 6, 2016|archive-date=June 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602032044/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|url-status=live}}</ref> |
The project and following features caught the attention of producer and Def Jam A&R [[Don Cannon]] after DJ Diamond Kuts played one of Woods' songs on a local radio station,<ref name="XXL Break" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/695vmy/lil-uzi-vert-noisey-next|title=Lil Uzi Vert Is Living in the Future of Rap|last1=Kramer|first1=Kyle|date=March 2, 2016|work=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]|access-date=September 4, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905005104/https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/695vmy/lil-uzi-vert-noisey-next|url-status=live}}</ref> who signed Woods to their The Academy imprint and produced their first mixtape, ''The Real Uzi'' which was released on August 5, 2014.<ref name=":1" /> 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.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|title=Next Wave: Meet Lil Uzi Vert, the Next Phenom in Rap|last1=Diep|first1=Eric|date=January 20, 2016|work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=April 6, 2016|archive-date=June 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602032044/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On April 24, 2020, Woods released a new single titled "Sasuke", the first since the release of the deluxe version of ''Eternal Atake'', with a name referencing the [[Sasuke Uchiha|eponymous character]] from ''[[Naruto]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/listen-to-lil-uzi-verts-new-song-sasuke|title=Listen to Lil Uzi Vert's New Song "Sasuke"|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=April 25, 2020|archive-date=April 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425030806/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/listen-to-lil-uzi-verts-new-song-sasuke|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 21, 2020, Woods and [[Future (rapper)|Future]] hinted at an upcoming joint project titled ''[[Pluto x Baby Pluto]]'' on their social media. The two later released two new singles, "Patek" and "Over Your Head", on July 31, which was Uzi's 26th birthday.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 1, 2020|title=Lil Uzi Vert and Future Share New Songs "Over Your Head" and "Patek"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-and-future-share-new-songs-over-your-head-and-patek-listen/|access-date=December 4, 2021|website=Pitchfork|language=en-US|archive-date=December 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204182450/https://pitchfork.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-and-future-share-new-songs-over-your-head-and-patek-listen/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Pluto x Baby Pluto'' was released on November 13, 2020, and peaked at number two on the ''Billboard 200''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2020/7/lil-uzi-vert-future-preview-upcoming-collaboration-hype-williams-music-video|title=Future and Lil Uzi Vert Hint at Upcoming Collaboration|last=Johnson|first=Patrick|website=[[Hypebeast (website)|Hypebeast]]|date=July 21, 2020|access-date=July 30, 2020|archive-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724123508/https://hypebeast.com/2020/7/lil-uzi-vert-future-preview-upcoming-collaboration-hype-williams-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref> A deluxe version containing the two previously released singles as well as 6 new tracks was released four days later on November 17.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Future and Lil Uzi Vert Release Deluxe Version of 'Pluto x Baby Pluto'|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/11/future-lil-uzi-vert-pluto-baby-pluto-deluxe-stream|access-date=December 4, 2021|website=Complex|language=en|archive-date=December 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204182450/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/11/future-lil-uzi-vert-pluto-baby-pluto-deluxe-stream|url-status=live}}</ref> |
On April 24, 2020, Woods released a new single titled "Sasuke", the first since the release of the deluxe version of ''Eternal Atake'', with a name referencing the [[Sasuke Uchiha|eponymous character]] from ''[[Naruto]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/listen-to-lil-uzi-verts-new-song-sasuke|title=Listen to Lil Uzi Vert's New Song "Sasuke"|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=April 25, 2020|archive-date=April 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425030806/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/listen-to-lil-uzi-verts-new-song-sasuke|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 21, 2020, Woods and [[Future (rapper)|Future]] hinted at an upcoming joint project titled ''[[Pluto x Baby Pluto]]'' on their social media. The two later released two new singles, "Patek" and "Over Your Head", on July 31, which was Uzi's 26th birthday.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 1, 2020|title=Lil Uzi Vert and Future Share New Songs "Over Your Head" and "Patek"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-and-future-share-new-songs-over-your-head-and-patek-listen/|access-date=December 4, 2021|website=Pitchfork|language=en-US|archive-date=December 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204182450/https://pitchfork.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-and-future-share-new-songs-over-your-head-and-patek-listen/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Pluto x Baby Pluto'' was released on November 13, 2020, and peaked at number two on the ''Billboard 200''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hypebeast.com/2020/7/lil-uzi-vert-future-preview-upcoming-collaboration-hype-williams-music-video|title=Future and Lil Uzi Vert Hint at Upcoming Collaboration|last=Johnson|first=Patrick|website=[[Hypebeast (website)|Hypebeast]]|date=July 21, 2020|access-date=July 30, 2020|archive-date=July 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724123508/https://hypebeast.com/2020/7/lil-uzi-vert-future-preview-upcoming-collaboration-hype-williams-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref> A deluxe version containing the two previously released singles as well as 6 new tracks was released four days later on November 17.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Future and Lil Uzi Vert Release Deluxe Version of 'Pluto x Baby Pluto'|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/11/future-lil-uzi-vert-pluto-baby-pluto-deluxe-stream|access-date=December 4, 2021|website=Complex|language=en|archive-date=December 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204182450/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/11/future-lil-uzi-vert-pluto-baby-pluto-deluxe-stream|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===2021–present: ''Red & White'', ''Pink Tape'', and ''Eternal Atake 2''=== |
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[[File:Uzi And Yeat.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Lil Uzi Vert (second from left) performing with [[Yeat]] at [[The Fonda Theatre]] in [[California]], May 13, 2022]] |
[[File:Uzi And Yeat.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Lil Uzi Vert (second from left) performing with [[Yeat]] at [[The Fonda Theatre]] in [[California]], May 13, 2022]] |
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In late 2020, Woods began promoting new singles on [[Instagram]] live videos that were sonically similar to popular releases early in their career. On July 16, 2021, they also announced the title of their upcoming album as ''The Pink Tape''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SoMajor |first=Kim |date=July 20, 2021 |title=New Music,"Pink Tape" from Lil Uzi Could Be On the Way |url=https://thesource.com/2021/07/20/new-musicpink-tape-from-lil-uzi-could-be-on-the-way/ |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=[[The Source]] |language= |archive-date=June 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620195851/https://thesource.com/2021/07/20/new-musicpink-tape-from-lil-uzi-could-be-on-the-way/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Woods subsequently announced an upcoming project titled ''Forever Young'', as well as a follow-up to ''[[Luv Is Rage 2]]'' and a project to be released exclusively on [[SoundCloud]]. On October 29, 2021, Lil Uzi Vert released the single "[[Demon High]]".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lil Uzi Vert drops new song "Demon High"|url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/10/29/lil-uzi-vert-demon-high|access-date=December 4, 2021|website=The FADER|language=en|archive-date=December 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204181748/https://www.thefader.com/2021/10/29/lil-uzi-vert-demon-high|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=October 13, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert Teases Release Date of New Album, 'The Pink Tape'|url=https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/lil-uzi-vert-the-pink-tape-new-album-release-date-teaser|access-date=December 4, 2021|website=HYPEBEAST|archive-date=October 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019040338/https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/lil-uzi-vert-the-pink-tape-new-album-release-date-teaser|url-status=live}}</ref> |
In late 2020, Woods began promoting new singles on [[Instagram]] live videos that were sonically similar to popular releases early in their career. On July 16, 2021, they also announced the title of their upcoming album as ''The Pink Tape''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SoMajor |first=Kim |date=July 20, 2021 |title=New Music,"Pink Tape" from Lil Uzi Could Be On the Way |url=https://thesource.com/2021/07/20/new-musicpink-tape-from-lil-uzi-could-be-on-the-way/ |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=[[The Source]] |language= |archive-date=June 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230620195851/https://thesource.com/2021/07/20/new-musicpink-tape-from-lil-uzi-could-be-on-the-way/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Woods subsequently announced an upcoming project titled ''Forever Young'', as well as a follow-up to ''[[Luv Is Rage 2]]'' and a project to be released exclusively on [[SoundCloud]]. On October 29, 2021, Lil Uzi Vert released the single "[[Demon High]]".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lil Uzi Vert drops new song "Demon High"|url=https://www.thefader.com/2021/10/29/lil-uzi-vert-demon-high|access-date=December 4, 2021|website=The FADER|language=en|archive-date=December 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204181748/https://www.thefader.com/2021/10/29/lil-uzi-vert-demon-high|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=October 13, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert Teases Release Date of New Album, 'The Pink Tape'|url=https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/lil-uzi-vert-the-pink-tape-new-album-release-date-teaser|access-date=December 4, 2021|website=HYPEBEAST|archive-date=October 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019040338/https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/lil-uzi-vert-the-pink-tape-new-album-release-date-teaser|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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On July 12, 2022, Woods announced an [[extended player|EP]] titled ''[[Red & White (EP)|Red & White]]'', which was meant to be released prior to ''[[Pink Tape (Lil Uzi Vert album)|Pink Tape]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf7SjNHPp5h|title=Red & White Ep …. Before The P!NK 🔴⚪️=👩🏽🎤 🦇|via=[[Instagram]]|date=July 12, 2022|access-date=July 13, 2022|archive-date=July 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714060807/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf7SjNHPp5h/|url-status=live}}</ref> The EP was released ten days later, with them releasing a number of highly anticipated tracks exclusively on SoundCloud in the lead-up to its release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2022 |title=Stream Lil Uzi Vert's New 'Red & White' EP |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/lil-uzi-vert-red-and-white-listen |access-date=June 23, 2023 |website=[[Hypebeast (company)|Hypebeast]] |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722195541/https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/lil-uzi-vert-red-and-white-listen |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2022, they released their single "[[Just Wanna Rock]]", which had gone viral on the video-sharing app [[TikTok]]. "Just Wanna Rock", a [[Jersey Club]]-inspired song with production from Synthetic and rising Jersey Club producer McVertt,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Jordan |date=December 16, 2022 |title=How "Just Wanna Rock" Helped Jersey Club Take Over TikTok |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/lil-uzi-vert-just-wanna-rock-jersey-club-tiktok |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130113855/https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/lil-uzi-vert-just-wanna-rock-jersey-club-tiktok |url-status=live }}</ref> peaked at number 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, their highest-charting single since the release of ''Eternal Atake.''<ref name=":2" /> |
On July 12, 2022, Woods announced an [[extended player|EP]] titled ''[[Red & White (EP)|Red & White]]'', which was meant to be released prior to ''[[Pink Tape (Lil Uzi Vert album)|Pink Tape]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf7SjNHPp5h|title=Red & White Ep …. Before The P!NK 🔴⚪️=👩🏽🎤 🦇|via=[[Instagram]]|date=July 12, 2022|access-date=July 13, 2022|archive-date=July 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714060807/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf7SjNHPp5h/|url-status=live}}</ref> The EP was released ten days later, with them releasing a number of highly anticipated tracks exclusively on SoundCloud in the lead-up to its release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2022 |title=Stream Lil Uzi Vert's New 'Red & White' EP |url=https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/lil-uzi-vert-red-and-white-listen |access-date=June 23, 2023 |website=[[Hypebeast (company)|Hypebeast]] |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722195541/https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/lil-uzi-vert-red-and-white-listen |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2022, they released their single "[[Just Wanna Rock]]", which had gone viral on the video-sharing app [[TikTok]]. "Just Wanna Rock", a [[Jersey Club]]-inspired song with production from Synthetic and rising Jersey Club producer McVertt,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Jordan |date=December 16, 2022 |title=How "Just Wanna Rock" Helped Jersey Club Take Over TikTok |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/lil-uzi-vert-just-wanna-rock-jersey-club-tiktok |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130113855/https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/lil-uzi-vert-just-wanna-rock-jersey-club-tiktok |url-status=live }}</ref> peaked at number 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, their highest-charting single since the release of ''Eternal Atake.''<ref name=":2" /> |
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On June 30, 2023, Woods released their third solo studio album ''Pink Tape'', containing 26 songs, including 3 bonus tracks. The album featured [[guest appearance]]s from [[Travis Scott]], [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Bring Me the Horizon]], [[Don Toliver]] and [[Babymetal]]. ''Pink Tape'' debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, making Woods just the third hip-hop artist of the 21st century, along with [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] and [[J. Cole]], to have their first three studio albums reach the top spot on the chart. |
On June 30, 2023, Woods released their third solo studio album ''Pink Tape'', containing 26 songs, including 3 bonus tracks. The album featured [[guest appearance]]s from [[Travis Scott]], [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Bring Me the Horizon]], [[Don Toliver]] and [[Babymetal]]. ''Pink Tape'' debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, making Woods just the third hip-hop artist of the 21st century, along with [[Drake (musician)|Drake]] and [[J. Cole]], to have their first three studio albums reach the top spot on the chart. It was the first hip-hop album of 2023 to top the charts. |
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After the release of ''Pink Tape'', Woods teased their fifth mixtape ''Barter 16'', promising to release it if ''Pink Tape'' reached number 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200, this would be released next.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-17 |title=Lil Uzi Vert Ramps Up 'Barter 16' Rollout By Dressing Up As Young Thug |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-young-thug-barter-16-outfit |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-12 |title=Lil Uzi Vert Announces 'Barter 16' Mixtape |url=https://hypebeast.com/2023/7/lil-uzi-vert-barter-16-mixtape-announcement |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> On August 16, 2023, Uzi teased the artwork cover for the mixtape on Instagram, which was inspired by Young Thug's debut commercial mixtape, ''[[Barter 6]]'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-17 |title=Lil Uzi Vert posts Barter 16 cover on IG {{!}} ktt2 |url=https://ktt2.com/lil-uzi-vert-posts-barter-16-cover-on-ig-32556052 |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=ktt2.com |language=en}}</ref> On August 19, 2023, multiple songs from ''Barter 16'' were leaked on the internet, leading to the project being scrapped. While on a nationwide tour for ''Pink Tape'', Woods teased an album titled ''Luv Is Rage 3'' and suggested they would retire following the release of their fourth studio album. In October 2024, Woods began teasing ''[[Eternal Atake 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/704391-lil-uzi-vert-barter-16-leaks-hip-hop-news | title=Multiple Songs from Lil Uzi Vert's "Barter 16" Leak Online | website=HNHH | date=August 19, 2023 }}</ref> |
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Woods has been consistently been considered to be [[avant-garde]] by critics and journalists. ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' called Woods "one of those names to pay attention to in 2016", and ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' wrote "the 22-year-old has solidified [their] spot as one to watch" with their "signature rapid delivery."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|title=An exclusive interview with rising rapper Lil Uzi Vert|last=Diep|first=Eric|website=[[Complex Networks]] |date=January 20, 2016|archive-date=June 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602032044/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/2016/04/go-south-young-man-how-philly-rapper-lil-uzi-vert-won-over-atlanta/|title=Go south young man: How Philly rapper Lil Uzi Vert won over Atlanta|last=Bradley|first=Megan|date=April 18, 2016|website=Spin|archive-date=June 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624162836/http://www.spin.com/2016/04/go-south-young-man-how-philly-rapper-lil-uzi-vert-won-over-atlanta/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Vice (magazine)|Noisey]]'' called them "articularly charismatic", a "natural entertainer" who is "for better or for worse, yanking people into the future."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://noisey.vice.com/read/lil-uzi-vert-noisey-next|title=Lil Uzi Vert is living in the future of RnB|last=Kramer|first=Kyle|date=March 2, 2016|website=Noisey|archive-date=June 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618161344/http://noisey.vice.com/read/lil-uzi-vert-noisey-next|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Time (magazine)|''Time'']]'s Andrew Chow and Cady Lang called them an "unlikely superstar", highlighting that Woods "has rejected convention at every step of [their] young career."<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=March 26, 2023 |title=How Lil Uzi Vert Became an Unlikely Superstar of the Streaming Era |url=https://time.com/5804342/lil-uzi-vert-eternal-atake/ |access-date=June 24, 2023 |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412111019/https://time.com/5804342/lil-uzi-vert-eternal-atake/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
Woods has been consistently been considered to be [[avant-garde]] by critics and journalists. ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' called Woods "one of those names to pay attention to in 2016", and ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' wrote "the 22-year-old has solidified [their] spot as one to watch" with their "signature rapid delivery."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|title=An exclusive interview with rising rapper Lil Uzi Vert|last=Diep|first=Eric|website=[[Complex Networks]] |date=January 20, 2016|archive-date=June 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602032044/http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/next-wave-meet-lil-uzi-vert-the-next-phenom-in-rap|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/2016/04/go-south-young-man-how-philly-rapper-lil-uzi-vert-won-over-atlanta/|title=Go south young man: How Philly rapper Lil Uzi Vert won over Atlanta|last=Bradley|first=Megan|date=April 18, 2016|website=Spin|archive-date=June 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624162836/http://www.spin.com/2016/04/go-south-young-man-how-philly-rapper-lil-uzi-vert-won-over-atlanta/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Vice (magazine)|Noisey]]'' called them "articularly charismatic", a "natural entertainer" who is "for better or for worse, yanking people into the future."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://noisey.vice.com/read/lil-uzi-vert-noisey-next|title=Lil Uzi Vert is living in the future of RnB|last=Kramer|first=Kyle|date=March 2, 2016|website=Noisey|archive-date=June 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618161344/http://noisey.vice.com/read/lil-uzi-vert-noisey-next|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Time (magazine)|''Time'']]'s Andrew Chow and Cady Lang called them an "unlikely superstar", highlighting that Woods "has rejected convention at every step of [their] young career."<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=March 26, 2023 |title=How Lil Uzi Vert Became an Unlikely Superstar of the Streaming Era |url=https://time.com/5804342/lil-uzi-vert-eternal-atake/ |access-date=June 24, 2023 |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |archive-date=April 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230412111019/https://time.com/5804342/lil-uzi-vert-eternal-atake/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Lil Uzi Vert's style of rap has been compared to [[rock music]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://uk.complex.com/style/2017/06/lil-uzi-vert-rock-star-style-shaking-up-rap-world |title=Lil Uzi Vert's Rock-Star Style Is Shaking Up the Rap World |last=Destefano |first=Mike |date=June 28, 2017 |website=Complex UK |access-date=August 4, 2017 |archive-date=August 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805063151/http://uk.complex.com/style/2017/06/lil-uzi-vert-rock-star-style-shaking-up-rap-world |url-status=live }}</ref> as well as being labeled with the terms emo rap<ref name=Corrigan>{{cite web |url=https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/lil-uzi-vert-luv-rage-2 |title=Lil Uzi Vert-Luv Is Rage 2 Music Review |author=Corrigan B |website=[[Tiny Mix Tapes]] |access-date=November 1, 2017 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209182505/https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/lil-uzi-vert-luv-rage-2 |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[punk rap]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/10-punk-rap-and-punk-pop-artists-you-should-listen-to-news.40979.html|title=10 Punk-Rap & Punk-Pop Artists You Should Listen To|website=HotNewHipHop|date=December 21, 2017|access-date=March 23, 2019|archive-date=March 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320222819/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/10-punk-rap-and-punk-pop-artists-you-should-listen-to-news.40979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They have also been described as a [[lo-fi]] rapper<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/04/can-the-weeknd-recapture-the-mystery|title=Can the Weeknd Recapture the Mystery?|last=Vanderhoof|first=Erin|date=April 19, 2018|website=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|access-date=April 3, 2018|archive-date=September 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923143416/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/04/can-the-weeknd-recapture-the-mystery|url-status=live}}</ref> and compared to rapper Lil Wayne.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/asap-rocky-compares-lil-uzi-vert-to-lil-wayne-news.27238.html|title=A$AP Rocky Compares Lil Uzi Vert To Lil Wayne|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820234946/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/asap-rocky-compares-lil-uzi-vert-to-lil-wayne-news.27238.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
Lil Uzi Vert's style of rap has been compared to [[rock music]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://uk.complex.com/style/2017/06/lil-uzi-vert-rock-star-style-shaking-up-rap-world |title=Lil Uzi Vert's Rock-Star Style Is Shaking Up the Rap World |last=Destefano |first=Mike |date=June 28, 2017 |website=Complex UK |access-date=August 4, 2017 |archive-date=August 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805063151/http://uk.complex.com/style/2017/06/lil-uzi-vert-rock-star-style-shaking-up-rap-world |url-status=live }}</ref> as well as being labeled with the terms emo rap<ref name=Corrigan>{{cite web |url=https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/lil-uzi-vert-luv-rage-2 |title=Lil Uzi Vert-Luv Is Rage 2 Music Review |author=Corrigan B |website=[[Tiny Mix Tapes]] |access-date=November 1, 2017 |archive-date=December 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209182505/https://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/lil-uzi-vert-luv-rage-2 |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[punk rap]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/10-punk-rap-and-punk-pop-artists-you-should-listen-to-news.40979.html|title=10 Punk-Rap & Punk-Pop Artists You Should Listen To|website=HotNewHipHop|date=December 21, 2017|access-date=March 23, 2019|archive-date=March 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320222819/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/10-punk-rap-and-punk-pop-artists-you-should-listen-to-news.40979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They have also been described as a [[lo-fi]] rapper<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/04/can-the-weeknd-recapture-the-mystery|title=Can the Weeknd Recapture the Mystery?|last=Vanderhoof|first=Erin|date=April 19, 2018|website=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|access-date=April 3, 2018|archive-date=September 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923143416/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/04/can-the-weeknd-recapture-the-mystery|url-status=live}}</ref> and compared to rapper Lil Wayne.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/asap-rocky-compares-lil-uzi-vert-to-lil-wayne-news.27238.html|title=A$AP Rocky Compares Lil Uzi Vert To Lil Wayne|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820234946/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/asap-rocky-compares-lil-uzi-vert-to-lil-wayne-news.27238.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Woods has called themself a "big Marilyn Manson fan" and called the band's 1998 album ''[[Mechanical Animals]]'' their favorite.<ref name="XXL Break" /> |
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Lil Uzi Vert has been repeatedly characterized by their [[face tattoo|facial tattoo]]s, facial piercings, eccentric hairstyles and [[androgynous]] fashion,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nnadi |first=Chioma |date=July 18, 2019 |title=This Was the Decade That Hip-Hop Style Got Femme |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/young-thug-jeffrey-lil-uzi-vert-kanye-west-lil-nas-x-hip-hop-style |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200524141739/https://www.vogue.com/article/young-thug-jeffrey-lil-uzi-vert-kanye-west-lil-nas-x-hip-hop-style |archive-date=May 24, 2020 |access-date=May 18, 2020 |website=Vogue |language=en}}</ref> imagery built on a melodic approach to [[Trap music|trap]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Lil Uzi Vert |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/lil-uzi-vert |url-status=live |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516025600/https://www.billboard.com/music/lil-uzi-vert |archive-date=May 16, 2020 |access-date=May 18, 2020}}</ref> |
Lil Uzi Vert has been repeatedly characterized by their [[face tattoo|facial tattoo]]s, facial piercings, eccentric hairstyles and [[androgynous]] fashion,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nnadi |first=Chioma |date=July 18, 2019 |title=This Was the Decade That Hip-Hop Style Got Femme |url=https://www.vogue.com/article/young-thug-jeffrey-lil-uzi-vert-kanye-west-lil-nas-x-hip-hop-style |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200524141739/https://www.vogue.com/article/young-thug-jeffrey-lil-uzi-vert-kanye-west-lil-nas-x-hip-hop-style |archive-date=May 24, 2020 |access-date=May 18, 2020 |website=Vogue |language=en}}</ref> imagery built on a melodic approach to [[Trap music|trap]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Lil Uzi Vert |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/lil-uzi-vert |url-status=live |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200516025600/https://www.billboard.com/music/lil-uzi-vert |archive-date=May 16, 2020 |access-date=May 18, 2020}}</ref> |
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Lil Uzi Vert calls Marilyn Manson their "greatest inspiration".<ref name="hot100">{{cite magazine|first=Steven J.|last=Horowitz|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7646963/lil-uzi-vert-artists-to-watch|title=Artists to Watch In 2017: Lil Uzi Vert, Rap's Tradition-Bucking, Marilyn Manson-Loving Star|date=June 9, 2017|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=June 5, 2017|archive-date=May 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525214946/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7646963/lil-uzi-vert-artists-to-watch|url-status=live}}</ref> They are also a fan of the band Paramore, specifically citing frontwoman [[Hayley Williams]] as an influence.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/08/26/lil-uzi-vert-most-inspired-by-hayley-williams|title=Lil Uzi Vert Credits Hayley Williams As His Biggest Musical Inspiration|work=The Fader|access-date=February 6, 2018|archive-date=February 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207010116/http://www.thefader.com/2017/08/26/lil-uzi-vert-most-inspired-by-hayley-williams|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''Complex'', Lil Uzi Vert cited [[ASAP Rocky]], [[Pharrell Williams]] (with whom they collaborated on "[[Neon Guts]]"), Kanye West, [[Simple Plan]], [[Young Thug]], Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne, and the [[Ying Yang Twins]] as influences.<ref name="auto"/> |
Lil Uzi Vert calls Marilyn Manson their "greatest inspiration".<ref name="hot100">{{cite magazine|first=Steven J.|last=Horowitz|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7646963/lil-uzi-vert-artists-to-watch|title=Artists to Watch In 2017: Lil Uzi Vert, Rap's Tradition-Bucking, Marilyn Manson-Loving Star|date=June 9, 2017|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=June 5, 2017|archive-date=May 25, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525214946/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/7646963/lil-uzi-vert-artists-to-watch|url-status=live}}</ref> They are also a fan of the band Paramore, specifically citing frontwoman [[Hayley Williams]] as an influence.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thefader.com/2017/08/26/lil-uzi-vert-most-inspired-by-hayley-williams|title=Lil Uzi Vert Credits Hayley Williams As His Biggest Musical Inspiration|work=The Fader|access-date=February 6, 2018|archive-date=February 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207010116/http://www.thefader.com/2017/08/26/lil-uzi-vert-most-inspired-by-hayley-williams|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''Complex'', Lil Uzi Vert cited [[ASAP Rocky]], [[Pharrell Williams]] (with whom they collaborated on "[[Neon Guts]]"), Kanye West, [[Simple Plan]], [[Young Thug]], Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne, and the [[Ying Yang Twins]] as influences.<ref name="auto"/> |
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⚫ | Woods was in a relationship with fashion designer Brittany Byrd from 2014 to 2017. Byrd moved from California to attend the [[Parsons School of Design]], where she was studying when she met Woods.<ref name="FaderInterview2017"/> Woods first referenced Byrd in their song "Nuyork Nights at 21" from ''Luv Is Rage''<ref>{{Cite web|first=Kameron|last=Hay|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2017/11/best-lil-uzi-vert-songs/lil-uzi-nuyork-nights|title=The 20 Best Lil Uzi Vert Songs (17. "NuYork Nights at 21")|website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235047/https://www.complex.com/music/2017/11/best-lil-uzi-vert-songs/lil-uzi-nuyork-nights|url-status=live}}</ref> and later made multiple other songs about her.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Chris|last=Mench|url=https://genius.com/a/lil-uzi-vert-raps-about-his-ex-brittany-byrd-all-over-luv-is-rage-2|title=Lil Uzi Vert Raps About His Ex Brittany Byrd All Over 'Luv Is Rage 2'|website=[[Genius (website)|Genius]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235155/https://genius.com/a/lil-uzi-vert-raps-about-his-ex-brittany-byrd-all-over-luv-is-rage-2|url-status=live}}</ref> A popular figure among Woods' fans, she also appeared in the music video for Woods' breakout single "Money Longer".<ref>{{cite news|first=Killian|last=Wright-Jackson|url=http://www.papermag.com/a-conversation-with-designer-and-artist-brittany-byrd-lil-uzi-vearts-g-2457552382.html|title=A Conversation with Designer and Artist Brittany Byrd|date=July 12, 2017|work=[[Paper (magazine)|Paper]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235624/http://www.papermag.com/a-conversation-with-designer-and-artist-brittany-byrd-lil-uzi-vearts-g-2457552382.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Jordan|last=Darville|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/07/08/lil-uzi-vert-money-longer-music-video|title=Lil Uzi Vert Rescues His GF Brittany Byrd In The Ridiculous "Money Longer" Video|work=[[The Fader]]|date=July 8, 2016|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235057/https://www.thefader.com/2016/07/08/lil-uzi-vert-money-longer-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 26, 2017, Woods and Byrd broke up, which Woods announced with a song titled "Stole Your Luv".<ref>{{cite news|author=Khari|url=http://thesource.com/2016/06/26/lil-uzi-vert-ends-relationship-with-beloved-girlfriend-drops-new-heater-stole-your-luv/|title=Lil Uzi Vert Ends Relationship With Beloved Girlfriend, Drops New Heater, "Stole Your Luv"|date=June 26, 2016|work=[[The Source]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815122350/http://thesource.com/2016/06/26/lil-uzi-vert-ends-relationship-with-beloved-girlfriend-drops-new-heater-stole-your-luv/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|first=Joshua|last=Espinoza|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2016/06/lil-uzi-vert-stole-your-luv-breakup-song|title=Lil Uzi Vert Drops "Stole Your Luv" After Announcing His Breakup With Longtime Girlfriend|website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235232/https://www.complex.com/music/2016/06/lil-uzi-vert-stole-your-luv-breakup-song|url-status=live}}</ref> Since 2019, Woods has been in a relationship with [[JT (rapper)|JT]] of the hip hop duo [[City Girls]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Eustice|first=Kyle|title=Lil Uzi Vert Blesses City Girls' JT With Over $350K In Gifts For Her Birthday|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.66289/title.lil-uzi-vert-blesses-city-girls-jt-with-over-350k-in-gifts-for-her-birthday|website=HipHopDX|date=December 5, 2021|access-date=March 14, 2022|archive-date=July 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723123055/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.66289/title.lil-uzi-vert-blesses-city-girls-jt-with-over-350k-in-gifts-for-her-birthday|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Following the death of rapper [[Lil Peep]] from an accidental [[fentanyl]] overdose, Woods announced they were quitting drugs and attempting sobriety.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-tries-sobriety-following-lil-peeps-death-news.39723.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Tries Sobriety Following Lil Peep's Death|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031634/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-tries-sobriety-following-lil-peeps-death-news.39723.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Also, after the [[Murder of XXXTentacion|2018 murder]] of fellow musician [[XXXTentacion]], Woods asked for help on social media from other rappers to build a foundation against gun violence, which would also provide for XXXTentacion's family and his future child.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2018/06/lil-uzi-vert-wants-to-start-a-foundation-for-xxxtentacion-child-and-family|title=Lil Uzi Vert Asks for Help Starting a Foundation for XXXTentacion's Family|website=Complex|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235215/https://www.complex.com/music/2018/06/lil-uzi-vert-wants-to-start-a-foundation-for-xxxtentacion-child-and-family|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://real923la.iheart.com/content/2018-06-26-lil-uzi-vert-wants-to-start-a-foundation-for-xxxtentacion/|title=Lil Uzi Vert Wants to Start A Foundation for XXXTentacion|work=REAL 92.3|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031613/https://real923la.iheart.com/content/2018-06-26-lil-uzi-vert-wants-to-start-a-foundation-for-xxxtentacion/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/06/27/lil-uzi-vert-xxxtentacion-child-family-fund|title=Lil Uzi Vert wants to start a fund for XXXTentacion's family|work=The FADER|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235106/https://www.thefader.com/2018/06/27/lil-uzi-vert-xxxtentacion-child-family-fund|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Woods has had a long-standing stand-still with Generation Now imprint owners Don Cannon and DJ Drama over their music. Woods has insulted Don Cannon and DJ Drama over the delays to their ''Luv Is Rage 2'' album,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dj-drama-and-don-cannon-respond-to-lil-uzi-vert-criticism-news.32745.html|title=DJ Drama & Don Cannon Respond To Lil Uzi Vert Criticism|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031650/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dj-drama-and-don-cannon-respond-to-lil-uzi-vert-criticism-news.32745.html|url-status=live}}</ref> advised people against signing with Generation Now<ref name="DJ Drama" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-warns-artists-not-to-sign-to-rappers-or-djs-news.42191.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Warns Artists Not To Sign To Rappers Or DJ's|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820234924/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-warns-artists-not-to-sign-to-rappers-or-djs-news.42191.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and referred to DJ Drama as an "old person".<ref name="HNHH LIR2" /> |
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In July 2022, Woods announced on Instagram that they use [[singular they|they/them]] pronouns,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Robinson|first=Ellie|date=July 18, 2022|title=Lil Uzi Vert now goes by they/them pronouns|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/lil-uzi-vert-now-goes-by-they-them-pronouns-3271170|access-date=July 18, 2022|website=[[NME]]|language=en-GB|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718064656/https://www.nme.com/news/music/lil-uzi-vert-now-goes-by-they-them-pronouns-3271170|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Daw|first=Stephen|date=July 18, 2022|title=Lil Uzi Vert Quietly Updates Pronouns to 'They/Them' on Instagram|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/lil-uzi-vert-pronouns-they-them-1235115364/|access-date=July 21, 2021|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|language=en-US|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718150651/https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/lil-uzi-vert-pronouns-they-them-1235115364/|url-status=live}}</ref> which was later confirmed by their spokesperson in a statement to ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Bloom|first1=Madison|last2=Minsker|first2=Evan|date=July 19, 2022|title=Lil Uzi Vert's Pronouns Are They/Them|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-pronouns-are-they-them/|access-date=October 16, 2022|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|language=en-US|archive-date=October 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016214543/https://pitchfork.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-pronouns-are-they-them/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2023, Woods confirmed that they identify as [[Gender variance|gender-nonconforming]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fry |first=Courtney |date=June 1, 2023 |title=Lil Uzi Vert discusses their gender nonconformity in new interview |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/lil-uzi-vert-gender-nonconforming-preferred-pronouns-interview/102420680 |access-date=June 11, 2023 |website=triple j |language=en-AU |archive-date=June 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606165045/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/lil-uzi-vert-gender-nonconforming-preferred-pronouns-interview/102420680 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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⚫ | In February 2021, Woods revealed that they had a 10-carat [[pink diamond]] implanted in their forehead, which they had planned to do since 2017.<ref name="DiamondPeopleMag">{{Cite web|first=Eric|last=Todisco|date=February 4, 2021|title=Rapper Lil Uzi Vert's 10-Carat Diamond Face Piercing Is Allegedly Worth $24 Million: 'Beauty Is Pain'|url=https://people.com/style/rapper-lil-uzi-vert-gets-24-million-diamond-face-piercing/|access-date=February 5, 2021|website=[[People (magazine)|People]]|language=en-US|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204235336/https://people.com/style/rapper-lil-uzi-vert-gets-24-million-diamond-face-piercing/|url-status=live}}</ref> They acquired the diamond, whose value was reported as $24 million, from jeweler Elliot Eliantte.<ref name="DiamondPeopleMag"/><ref>{{Cite web|first=Trace William|last=Cowen|date=February 9, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert's Jeweler Details Process Behind Forehead Diamond|url=https://www.complex.com/style/lil-uzi-vert-jeweler-details-process-behind-forehead-diamond|access-date=February 10, 2021|website=[[Complex (website)|Complex]]|language=en-US|archive-date=February 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209160819/https://www.complex.com/style/lil-uzi-vert-jeweler-details-process-behind-forehead-diamond|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Howard|first=Nandi|date=February 3, 2021|title=The Internet Reacts To Lil Uzi Vert's $24M Facial Diamond Implant|work=[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]]|url=https://www.essence.com/articles/internet-reacts-to-lil-uzi-verts-24m-facial-diamond-implant/|access-date=July 17, 2022|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cohen|first=Danielle|title=Exactly How Do You Embed a 10-Carat Diamond in Your Forehead, Anyway?|url=https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-embed-a-diamond-in-your-forehead|access-date=February 5, 2021|website=GQ|date=February 4, 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204233601/https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-embed-a-diamond-in-your-forehead|url-status=live}}</ref> Woods stated that the decision was influenced by the animated series ''[[Steven Universe]]'', of which they are openly a fan,<ref name="DiamondComicBook">{{Cite web|first=Aaron|last=Perine|date=February 5, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert Has Steven Universe Fans Hyped After Pink Diamond Tweet|url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/lil-uzi-vert-pink-diamond-steven-universe-hyped/|access-date=February 10, 2021|website=ComicBook|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|language=en-US|archive-date=February 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206134439/https://comicbook.com/anime/news/lil-uzi-vert-pink-diamond-steven-universe-hyped/|url-status=live}}</ref> and by fellow rapper [[Lil B]], who has a similar implant.<ref name="DiamondRevoltTV">{{Cite web|last=Saint-Vil|first=Sweenie|date=February 4, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert reveals the inspiration behind his diamond forehead implant|url=https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/2/4/22266651/lil-uzi-vert-reveals-inspiration-diamond-implant|access-date=February 10, 2021|website=[[Revolt (TV network)|Revolt]]|language=en-US|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204205226/https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/2/4/22266651/lil-uzi-vert-reveals-inspiration-diamond-implant|url-status=live}}</ref> Woods said that they "could die" if their diamond is not removed "the right way".<ref name="DiamondRevoltTV"/><ref name="DiamondAltPress">{{Cite web|last=Dowd|first=Rachael|date=February 9, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert's jeweler just revealed if that diamond implant is actually safe|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-jeweler-diamond-implant-safety/|access-date=July 17, 2022|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210233910/https://www.altpress.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-jeweler-diamond-implant-safety/|archive-date=February 10, 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> In June of the same year, they had the diamond removed from their forehead.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 2, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert removes £17m diamond implant from forehead|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/lil-uzi-vert-diamond-implant-b1858195.html|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220614/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/lil-uzi-vert-diamond-implant-b1858195.html|archive-date=June 14, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 16, 2022|website=[[The Independent (UK)|The Independent]]|language=en-GB}}</ref> They had it reimplanted for their performance at [[Rolling Loud]] the following month and revealed in September that fans ripped it out while Woods was [[crowd surfing]] at that event.<ref name="DiamondTMZ">{{Cite web|title=Lil Uzi Vert Says Forehead Diamond Got Ripped Out by Fans During Rolling Loud|url=https://www.tmz.com/2021/09/05/lil-uzi-vert-pink-forehead-diamond-ripped-out-rolling-loud/|access-date=December 8, 2021|website=[[TMZ]]|date=September 5, 2021 |language=en-US|archive-date=December 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208015721/https://www.tmz.com/2021/09/05/lil-uzi-vert-pink-forehead-diamond-ripped-out-rolling-loud/|url-status=live}}</ref> They did not suffer serious damage and said that they still have the diamond.<ref name="DiamondTMZ"/><ref name="DiamondCNN">{{Cite web|last=France|first=Lisa|date=September 7, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert says fans ripped $24 million diamond out of his forehead|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/07/entertainment/lil-uzi-diamond-snatched-trnd/index.html|access-date=September 7, 2021|website=[[CNN]]|language=en-US|archive-date=September 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907144224/https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/07/entertainment/lil-uzi-diamond-snatched-trnd/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They have since replaced it with a barbell [[piercing]].<ref name="DiamondCNN"/> |
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On April 29, 2016, Atlanta rapper [[OG Maco]] went on a rant on social media and claimed that he "paved the way" for Woods, whom he stated was "stealing [his] sauce". Maco implied there was no issue between the two, though Woods took offense to Maco mentioning fellow Atlanta rapper [[Reese (rapper)|Reese LaFlare]], with whom Woods was feuding.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/og-maco-accuses-lil-uzi-vert-of-stealing-his-sauce-news.21361.html|title=OG Maco Accuses Lil Uzi Vert Of Stealing His Sauce|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821003503/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/og-maco-accuses-lil-uzi-vert-of-stealing-his-sauce-news.21361.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In August, Woods attempted to assault LaFlare at Day N Night Fest after seeing him through a security barrier, though they were stopped by security.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2016/08/lil-uzi-vert-confronts-reese-laflare-180secs-diss|title=Watch Lil Uzi Vert Confront Reese LaFlare About His "180secs" Diss|website=Complex|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=September 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928201217/https://www.complex.com/music/2016/08/lil-uzi-vert-confronts-reese-laflare-180secs-diss|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.40106/title.lil-uzi-vert-almost-gets-into-a-physical-confrontation-at-the-day-n-night-festival|title=Lil Uzi Vert Almost Gets Into A Physical Confrontation At Day N Night Festival|work=HipHopDX|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031742/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.40106/title.lil-uzi-vert-almost-gets-into-a-physical-confrontation-at-the-day-n-night-festival|url-status=live}}</ref> In September, Maco and Woods resolved their feud.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hotfreestyle.com/og-maco-lil-uzi-vert-squash-their-beef/|title=OG Maco & Lil Uzi Vert Squash Their Beef|date=September 11, 2016|work=Hot Freestyle|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235040/http://hotfreestyle.com/og-maco-lil-uzi-vert-squash-their-beef/|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2018, Woods punched LaFlare in the face and bragged about it on [[Twitter]], though they later deleted the tweet.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-apologizes-to-reese-laflare-for-allegedly-punching-him-in-the-face-news.42314.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Apologizes To Reese LaFlare For Punching Him In The Face|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821003513/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-apologizes-to-reese-laflare-for-allegedly-punching-him-in-the-face-news.42314.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In August 2017, Woods created controversy by adding satanic imagery to their social media accounts and saying phrases often associated with Satanism such as "[[Number of the beast|666]]".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-inserts-satanic-imagery-into-his-twitter-bio-news.36000.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Inserts Satanic Imagery Into His Twitter Bio|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821003531/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-inserts-satanic-imagery-into-his-twitter-bio-news.36000.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Woods at one point had promoted Satanism on their social media, which resulted in their Instagram access being taken from them by their record label.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-gets-his-instagram-taken-away-by-his-label-news.48310.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Gets His Instagram Taken Away By His Label|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821000507/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-gets-his-instagram-taken-away-by-his-label-news.48310.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In early 2018, Woods tweeted that they were unhappy at [[DJ Drama]]'s label, Generation Now. Fellow rapper [[Rich the Kid]] replied to say that if Woods had signed to their label, Rich Forever Music, they would have never had that problem. Woods responded by stating that they would not sign to Rich's label for $20,000, implying this was the amount offered and that it was not enough. Rich then replied that it would have been worth accepting the offer either way. Things escalated with disses on social media between the two.<ref name="DJ Drama">{{cite news|url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/1/lil-uzi-vert-dj-drama-beef-twitter|title=Lil Uzi Vert and DJ Drama Go Back and Forth on Twitter|work=HYPEBEAST|access-date=May 1, 2018|archive-date=May 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502064936/https://hypebeast.com/2018/1/lil-uzi-vert-dj-drama-beef-twitter|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2018, Rich the Kid released a diss track on Woods titled "Dead Friends", a play on words of Woods' catchphrase in their hit single "XO Tour Llif3".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/rich-the-kid-follows-up-lil-uzi-vert-feud-with-diss-song|title=Rich the Kid Follows Up Lil Uzi Vert Feud With a Diss Song|website=Complex|access-date=February 28, 2018|archive-date=March 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301044727/http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/rich-the-kid-follows-up-lil-uzi-vert-feud-with-diss-song|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/02/rich-the-kid-lil-uzi-vert-diss/|title=Rich The Kid Previews Lil Uzi Vert Diss Track|website=XXL|date=February 28, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018|archive-date=February 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228204822/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/02/rich-the-kid-lil-uzi-vert-diss/|url-status=live}}</ref> This was to be followed by Woods' track "Rich Forever", which would never see an official release. An incident occurred between the two at a [[Starbucks]] in June 2018, when Woods attempted to attack Rich but was stopped by security.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-runs-up-on-rich-the-kid-to-settle-their-beef-news.51699.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Runs Up On Rich The Kid To Settle Their Beef|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820234959/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-runs-up-on-rich-the-kid-to-settle-their-beef-news.51699.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In March 2023, Woods stated that references to Satan they make are figurative and not literal, and that they do not believe Satan exists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lil Uzi Vert Says 'Satan' Lyric Not Literal, Didn't Faze Girlfriend JT|url=https://amp.tmz.com/2023/03/13/lil-uzi-vert-city-girl-satan-lyrics-pink-tape-summer-walker-tony-yayo/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lil Uzi Vert Asserts He Doesn't Worship Satan After Lyrics Stir Controversy|date=March 13, 2023 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/lil-uzi-vert-asserts-doesn-180135157.html}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Woods was in a relationship with fashion designer Brittany Byrd from 2014 to 2017. Byrd moved from California to attend the [[Parsons School of Design]], where she was studying when she met Woods.<ref name="FaderInterview2017"/> Woods first referenced Byrd in their song "Nuyork Nights at 21" from ''Luv Is Rage''<ref>{{Cite web|first=Kameron|last=Hay|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2017/11/best-lil-uzi-vert-songs/lil-uzi-nuyork-nights|title=The 20 Best Lil Uzi Vert Songs (17. "NuYork Nights at 21")|website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235047/https://www.complex.com/music/2017/11/best-lil-uzi-vert-songs/lil-uzi-nuyork-nights|url-status=live}}</ref> and later made multiple other songs about her.<ref>{{Cite web|first=Chris|last=Mench|url=https://genius.com/a/lil-uzi-vert-raps-about-his-ex-brittany-byrd-all-over-luv-is-rage-2|title=Lil Uzi Vert Raps About His Ex Brittany Byrd All Over 'Luv Is Rage 2'|website=[[Genius (website)|Genius]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235155/https://genius.com/a/lil-uzi-vert-raps-about-his-ex-brittany-byrd-all-over-luv-is-rage-2|url-status=live}}</ref> A popular figure among Woods' fans, she also appeared in the music video for Woods' breakout single "Money Longer".<ref>{{cite news|first=Killian|last=Wright-Jackson|url=http://www.papermag.com/a-conversation-with-designer-and-artist-brittany-byrd-lil-uzi-vearts-g-2457552382.html|title=A Conversation with Designer and Artist Brittany Byrd|date=July 12, 2017|work=[[Paper (magazine)|Paper]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235624/http://www.papermag.com/a-conversation-with-designer-and-artist-brittany-byrd-lil-uzi-vearts-g-2457552382.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Jordan|last=Darville|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/07/08/lil-uzi-vert-money-longer-music-video|title=Lil Uzi Vert Rescues His GF Brittany Byrd In The Ridiculous "Money Longer" Video|work=[[The Fader]]|date=July 8, 2016|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235057/https://www.thefader.com/2016/07/08/lil-uzi-vert-money-longer-music-video|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 26, 2017, Woods and Byrd broke up, which Woods announced with a song titled "Stole Your Luv".<ref>{{cite news|author=Khari|url=http://thesource.com/2016/06/26/lil-uzi-vert-ends-relationship-with-beloved-girlfriend-drops-new-heater-stole-your-luv/|title=Lil Uzi Vert Ends Relationship With Beloved Girlfriend, Drops New Heater, "Stole Your Luv"|date=June 26, 2016|work=[[The Source]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815122350/http://thesource.com/2016/06/26/lil-uzi-vert-ends-relationship-with-beloved-girlfriend-drops-new-heater-stole-your-luv/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|first=Joshua|last=Espinoza|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2016/06/lil-uzi-vert-stole-your-luv-breakup-song|title=Lil Uzi Vert Drops "Stole Your Luv" After Announcing His Breakup With Longtime Girlfriend|website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235232/https://www.complex.com/music/2016/06/lil-uzi-vert-stole-your-luv-breakup-song|url-status=live}}</ref> Since 2019, Woods has been in a relationship with [[JT (rapper)|JT]] of the hip hop duo [[City Girls]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Eustice|first=Kyle|title=Lil Uzi Vert Blesses City Girls' JT With Over $350K In Gifts For Her Birthday|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.66289/title.lil-uzi-vert-blesses-city-girls-jt-with-over-350k-in-gifts-for-her-birthday|website=HipHopDX|date=December 5, 2021|access-date=March 14, 2022|archive-date=July 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220723123055/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.66289/title.lil-uzi-vert-blesses-city-girls-jt-with-over-350k-in-gifts-for-her-birthday|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Woods has had a long-standing stand-still with Generation Now imprint owners Don Cannon and DJ Drama over their music. Woods has insulted Don Cannon and DJ Drama over the delays to their ''Luv Is Rage 2'' album,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dj-drama-and-don-cannon-respond-to-lil-uzi-vert-criticism-news.32745.html|title=DJ Drama & Don Cannon Respond To Lil Uzi Vert Criticism|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031650/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dj-drama-and-don-cannon-respond-to-lil-uzi-vert-criticism-news.32745.html|url-status=live}}</ref> advised people against signing with Generation Now<ref name="DJ Drama" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-warns-artists-not-to-sign-to-rappers-or-djs-news.42191.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Warns Artists Not To Sign To Rappers Or DJ's|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820234924/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-warns-artists-not-to-sign-to-rappers-or-djs-news.42191.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and referred to DJ Drama as an "old person".<ref name="HNHH LIR2" /> |
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⚫ | Following the death of rapper [[Lil Peep]] from an accidental [[fentanyl]] overdose, Woods announced they were quitting drugs and attempting sobriety.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-tries-sobriety-following-lil-peeps-death-news.39723.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Tries Sobriety Following Lil Peep's Death|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031634/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-tries-sobriety-following-lil-peeps-death-news.39723.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Also, after the [[Murder of XXXTentacion|2018 murder]] of fellow musician [[XXXTentacion]], Woods asked for help on social media from other rappers to build a foundation against gun violence, which would also provide for XXXTentacion's family and his future child.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2018/06/lil-uzi-vert-wants-to-start-a-foundation-for-xxxtentacion-child-and-family|title=Lil Uzi Vert Asks for Help Starting a Foundation for XXXTentacion's Family|website=Complex|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235215/https://www.complex.com/music/2018/06/lil-uzi-vert-wants-to-start-a-foundation-for-xxxtentacion-child-and-family|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://real923la.iheart.com/content/2018-06-26-lil-uzi-vert-wants-to-start-a-foundation-for-xxxtentacion/|title=Lil Uzi Vert Wants to Start A Foundation for XXXTentacion|work=REAL 92.3|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031613/https://real923la.iheart.com/content/2018-06-26-lil-uzi-vert-wants-to-start-a-foundation-for-xxxtentacion/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/06/27/lil-uzi-vert-xxxtentacion-child-family-fund|title=Lil Uzi Vert wants to start a fund for XXXTentacion's family|work=The FADER|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820235106/https://www.thefader.com/2018/06/27/lil-uzi-vert-xxxtentacion-child-family-fund|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In July 2022, Woods announced on Instagram that they use {{pronoun pair|they|them}} pronouns,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Robinson|first=Ellie|date=July 18, 2022|title=Lil Uzi Vert now goes by they/them pronouns|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/lil-uzi-vert-now-goes-by-they-them-pronouns-3271170|access-date=July 18, 2022|website=[[NME]]|language=en-GB|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718064656/https://www.nme.com/news/music/lil-uzi-vert-now-goes-by-they-them-pronouns-3271170|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Daw|first=Stephen|date=July 18, 2022|title=Lil Uzi Vert Quietly Updates Pronouns to 'They/Them' on Instagram|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/lil-uzi-vert-pronouns-they-them-1235115364/|access-date=July 21, 2021|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|language=en-US|archive-date=July 18, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718150651/https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/lil-uzi-vert-pronouns-they-them-1235115364/|url-status=live}}</ref> which was later confirmed by their spokesperson in a statement to ''[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Bloom|first1=Madison|last2=Minsker|first2=Evan|date=July 19, 2022|title=Lil Uzi Vert's Pronouns Are They/Them|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-pronouns-are-they-them/|access-date=October 16, 2022|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|language=en-US|archive-date=October 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016214543/https://pitchfork.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-pronouns-are-they-them/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2023, Woods confirmed that they identify as [[Gender variance|gender-nonconforming]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fry |first=Courtney |date=June 1, 2023 |title=Lil Uzi Vert discusses their gender nonconformity in new interview |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/lil-uzi-vert-gender-nonconforming-preferred-pronouns-interview/102420680 |access-date=June 11, 2023 |website=triple j |language=en-AU |archive-date=June 6, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606165045/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/lil-uzi-vert-gender-nonconforming-preferred-pronouns-interview/102420680 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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⚫ | In February 2021, Woods revealed that they had a 10-carat [[pink diamond]] implanted in their forehead, which they had planned to do since 2017.<ref name="DiamondPeopleMag">{{Cite web|first=Eric|last=Todisco|date=February 4, 2021|title=Rapper Lil Uzi Vert's 10-Carat Diamond Face Piercing Is Allegedly Worth $24 Million: 'Beauty Is Pain'|url=https://people.com/style/rapper-lil-uzi-vert-gets-24-million-diamond-face-piercing/|access-date=February 5, 2021|website=[[People (magazine)|People]]|language=en-US|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204235336/https://people.com/style/rapper-lil-uzi-vert-gets-24-million-diamond-face-piercing/|url-status=live}}</ref> They acquired the diamond, whose value was reported as $24 million, from jeweler Elliot Eliantte.<ref name="DiamondPeopleMag"/><ref>{{Cite web|first=Trace William|last=Cowen|date=February 9, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert's Jeweler Details Process Behind Forehead Diamond|url=https://www.complex.com/style/lil-uzi-vert-jeweler-details-process-behind-forehead-diamond|access-date=February 10, 2021|website=[[Complex (website)|Complex]]|language=en-US|archive-date=February 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209160819/https://www.complex.com/style/lil-uzi-vert-jeweler-details-process-behind-forehead-diamond|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Howard|first=Nandi|date=February 3, 2021|title=The Internet Reacts To Lil Uzi Vert's $24M Facial Diamond Implant|work=[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]]|url=https://www.essence.com/articles/internet-reacts-to-lil-uzi-verts-24m-facial-diamond-implant/|access-date=July 17, 2022|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cohen|first=Danielle|title=Exactly How Do You Embed a 10-Carat Diamond in Your Forehead, Anyway?|url=https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-embed-a-diamond-in-your-forehead|access-date=February 5, 2021|website=GQ|date=February 4, 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204233601/https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-embed-a-diamond-in-your-forehead|url-status=live}}</ref> Woods stated that the decision was influenced by the animated series ''[[Steven Universe]]'', of which they are openly a fan,<ref name="DiamondComicBook">{{Cite web|first=Aaron|last=Perine|date=February 5, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert Has Steven Universe Fans Hyped After Pink Diamond Tweet|url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/lil-uzi-vert-pink-diamond-steven-universe-hyped/|access-date=February 10, 2021|website=ComicBook|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|language=en-US|archive-date=February 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206134439/https://comicbook.com/anime/news/lil-uzi-vert-pink-diamond-steven-universe-hyped/|url-status=live}}</ref> and by fellow rapper [[Lil B]], who has a similar implant.<ref name="DiamondRevoltTV">{{Cite web|last=Saint-Vil|first=Sweenie|date=February 4, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert reveals the inspiration behind his diamond forehead implant|url=https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/2/4/22266651/lil-uzi-vert-reveals-inspiration-diamond-implant|access-date=February 10, 2021|website=[[Revolt (TV network)|Revolt]]|language=en-US|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204205226/https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/2/4/22266651/lil-uzi-vert-reveals-inspiration-diamond-implant|url-status=live}}</ref> Woods said that they "could die" if their diamond is not removed "the right way".<ref name="DiamondRevoltTV"/><ref name="DiamondAltPress">{{Cite web|last=Dowd|first=Rachael|date=February 9, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert's jeweler just revealed if that diamond implant is actually safe|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-jeweler-diamond-implant-safety/|access-date=July 17, 2022|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210233910/https://www.altpress.com/news/lil-uzi-vert-jeweler-diamond-implant-safety/|archive-date=February 10, 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref> In June of the same year, they had the diamond removed from their forehead.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 2, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert removes £17m diamond implant from forehead|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/lil-uzi-vert-diamond-implant-b1858195.html|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220614/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/lil-uzi-vert-diamond-implant-b1858195.html|archive-date=June 14, 2022|url-status=live|access-date=July 16, 2022|website=[[The Independent (UK)|The Independent]]|language=en-GB}}</ref> They had it reimplanted for their performance at [[Rolling Loud]] the following month and revealed in September that fans ripped it out while Woods was [[crowd surfing]] at that event.<ref name="DiamondTMZ">{{Cite web|title=Lil Uzi Vert Says Forehead Diamond Got Ripped Out by Fans During Rolling Loud|url=https://www.tmz.com/2021/09/05/lil-uzi-vert-pink-forehead-diamond-ripped-out-rolling-loud/|access-date=December 8, 2021|website=[[TMZ]]|date=September 5, 2021 |language=en-US|archive-date=December 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211208015721/https://www.tmz.com/2021/09/05/lil-uzi-vert-pink-forehead-diamond-ripped-out-rolling-loud/|url-status=live}}</ref> They did not suffer serious damage and said that they still have the diamond.<ref name="DiamondTMZ"/><ref name="DiamondCNN">{{Cite web|last=France|first=Lisa|date=September 7, 2021|title=Lil Uzi Vert says fans ripped $24 million diamond out of his forehead|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/07/entertainment/lil-uzi-diamond-snatched-trnd/index.html|access-date=September 7, 2021|website=[[CNN]]|language=en-US|archive-date=September 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907144224/https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/07/entertainment/lil-uzi-diamond-snatched-trnd/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They have since replaced it with a barbell [[piercing]].<ref name="DiamondCNN"/> |
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⚫ | In early 2018, Woods tweeted that they were unhappy at [[DJ Drama]]'s label, Generation Now. Fellow rapper [[Rich the Kid]] replied to say that if Woods had signed to their label, Rich Forever Music, they would have never had that problem. Woods responded by stating that they would not sign to Rich's label for $20,000, implying this was the amount offered and that it was not enough. Rich then replied that it would have been worth accepting the offer either way. Things escalated with disses on social media between the two.<ref name="DJ Drama">{{cite news|url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/1/lil-uzi-vert-dj-drama-beef-twitter|title=Lil Uzi Vert and DJ Drama Go Back and Forth on Twitter|work=HYPEBEAST|access-date=May 1, 2018|archive-date=May 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502064936/https://hypebeast.com/2018/1/lil-uzi-vert-dj-drama-beef-twitter|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2018, Rich the Kid released a diss track on Woods titled "Dead Friends", a play on words of Woods' catchphrase in their hit single "XO Tour Llif3".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/rich-the-kid-follows-up-lil-uzi-vert-feud-with-diss-song|title=Rich the Kid Follows Up Lil Uzi Vert Feud With a Diss Song|website=Complex|access-date=February 28, 2018|archive-date=March 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301044727/http://www.complex.com/music/2018/02/rich-the-kid-follows-up-lil-uzi-vert-feud-with-diss-song|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/02/rich-the-kid-lil-uzi-vert-diss/|title=Rich The Kid Previews Lil Uzi Vert Diss Track|website=XXL|date=February 28, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2018|archive-date=February 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228204822/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/02/rich-the-kid-lil-uzi-vert-diss/|url-status=live}}</ref> This was to be followed by Woods' track "Rich Forever", which would never see an official release. An incident occurred between the two at a [[Starbucks]] in June 2018, when Woods attempted to attack Rich but was stopped by security.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-runs-up-on-rich-the-kid-to-settle-their-beef-news.51699.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Runs Up On Rich The Kid To Settle Their Beef|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180820234959/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-runs-up-on-rich-the-kid-to-settle-their-beef-news.51699.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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Woods is 5'4" (163cm) tall,<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Lil Uzi Vert {{!}} Biography, Music & News |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/lil-uzi-vert/ |magazine=Billboard |access-date=6 September 2024}}</ref> as mentioned in the lyrics of "[[Sanguine Paradise]]".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pearce |first1=Sheldon |title=Lil Uzi Vert: "Sanguine Paradise" |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/lil-uzi-vert-sanguine-paradise/ |website=Pitchfork |access-date=6 September 2024}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Woods has been accused of being a [[Satanism|Satanist]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/why-does-everyone-think-lil-uzi-vert-is-the-devil-news.33553.html|title=Why Does Everyone Think Lil Uzi Vert Is The Devil?|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821003518/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/why-does-everyone-think-lil-uzi-vert-is-the-devil-news.33553.html|url-status=live}}</ref> originally by battle rapper Daylyt who claimed that Woods worshipped [[Satan]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.41846/title.daylyt-explains-why-he-thinks-lil-uzi-vert-has-a-satanic-master-plan|title=Daylyt Explains Why He Thinks Lil Uzi Vert Has A Satanic Master Plan|work=HipHopDX|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031755/https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.41846/title.daylyt-explains-why-he-thinks-lil-uzi-vert-has-a-satanic-master-plan|url-status=live}}</ref> It has also been noted that quickly saying "Lil Uzi Vert" sounds similar to "Lucifer".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Does Everyone Think Lil Uzi Vert Is The Devil? |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/475705-why-does-everyone-think-lil-uzi-vert-is-the-devil-news |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=www.hotnewhiphop.com |date=June 12, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> In July 2018, Woods told a crowd of fans that they were "going to hell" with them.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-tells-his-fans-theyre-going-to-hell-during-recent-concert-news.54682.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Tells His Fans They're Going To Hell During Recent Concert|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031628/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-tells-his-fans-theyre-going-to-hell-during-recent-concert-news.54682.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2017, Woods created controversy by adding satanic imagery to their social media accounts and saying phrases often associated with Satanism such as "[[Number of the beast|666]]".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-inserts-satanic-imagery-into-his-twitter-bio-news.36000.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Inserts Satanic Imagery Into His Twitter Bio|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821003531/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-inserts-satanic-imagery-into-his-twitter-bio-news.36000.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Woods at one point had promoted Satanism on their social media, which resulted in their Instagram access being taken from them by their record label.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-gets-his-instagram-taken-away-by-his-label-news.48310.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Gets His Instagram Taken Away By His Label|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821000507/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-gets-his-instagram-taken-away-by-his-label-news.48310.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2023, Woods stated that references to Satan they make are figurative and not literal, and that they do not believe Satan exists.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lil Uzi Vert Says 'Satan' Lyric Not Literal, Didn't Faze Girlfriend JT|url=https://amp.tmz.com/2023/03/13/lil-uzi-vert-city-girl-satan-lyrics-pink-tape-summer-walker-tony-yayo/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Lil Uzi Vert Asserts He Doesn't Worship Satan After Lyrics Stir Controversy|date=March 13, 2023 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/lil-uzi-vert-asserts-doesn-180135157.html}}</ref> |
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On December 8, 2016, Woods was arrested in [[Atlanta]] for recklessly driving a [[Types of motorcycles#Off-road|dirtbike]]. Woods and a friend were driving a dirtbike without lights and helmets before being noticed by police. While being chased by the police, Woods fell off their dirtbike and attempted to run away on foot before being caught and held on $6,500 bond.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-arrested-for-recklessly-driving-dirt-bike-news.26257.html#slide679370|title=Lil Uzi Vert Arrested For Recklessly Driving Dirt Bike|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821003523/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-arrested-for-recklessly-driving-dirt-bike-news.26257.html#slide679370|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2017, the charge was resolved with Woods receiving a community service sentence.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-gets-community-service-as-punishment-for-dirt-bike-charge-news.40197.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Gets Community Service As Punishment For Dirt Bike Charge|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821000520/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-gets-community-service-as-punishment-for-dirt-bike-charge-news.40197.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2020, Woods and several others were arrested in the streets of Philadelphia after being involved in a paintball gun fight. They were caught after sharing a video of the dispute on [[Instagram]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lil Uzi Vert in Neighborhood Paintball War, Friends Busted by Cops |url=https://www.tmz.com/2020/10/14/lil-uzi-vert-detained-philadelphia-shoot-paint-balls-cars/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022081109/https://www.tmz.com/2020/10/14/lil-uzi-vert-detained-philadelphia-shoot-paint-balls-cars/ |archive-date=October 22, 2020 |access-date=October 20, 2020 |website=[[TMZ]] |date=October 14, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> |
On December 8, 2016, Woods was arrested in [[Atlanta]] for recklessly driving a [[Types of motorcycles#Off-road|dirtbike]]. Woods and a friend were driving a dirtbike without lights and helmets before being noticed by police. While being chased by the police, Woods fell off their dirtbike and attempted to run away on foot before being caught and held on $6,500 bond.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-arrested-for-recklessly-driving-dirt-bike-news.26257.html#slide679370|title=Lil Uzi Vert Arrested For Recklessly Driving Dirt Bike|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821003523/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-arrested-for-recklessly-driving-dirt-bike-news.26257.html#slide679370|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2017, the charge was resolved with Woods receiving a community service sentence.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-gets-community-service-as-punishment-for-dirt-bike-charge-news.40197.html|title=Lil Uzi Vert Gets Community Service As Punishment For Dirt Bike Charge|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=August 20, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821000520/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-uzi-vert-gets-community-service-as-punishment-for-dirt-bike-charge-news.40197.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In October 2020, Woods and several others were arrested in the streets of Philadelphia after being involved in a paintball gun fight. They were caught after sharing a video of the dispute on [[Instagram]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lil Uzi Vert in Neighborhood Paintball War, Friends Busted by Cops |url=https://www.tmz.com/2020/10/14/lil-uzi-vert-detained-philadelphia-shoot-paint-balls-cars/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022081109/https://www.tmz.com/2020/10/14/lil-uzi-vert-detained-philadelphia-shoot-paint-balls-cars/ |archive-date=October 22, 2020 |access-date=October 20, 2020 |website=[[TMZ]] |date=October 14, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Birth name | Symere Bysil Woods |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | July 31, 1995
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Symere Bysil Woods (/saɪˈmɪər ˈbaɪsəl/ sy-MEER; born July 31, 1995), known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they[a] gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage (2015), which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records, to whom they signed under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint.
Lil Uzi Vert attracted mainstream attention following the release of their 2016 debut single "Money Longer". The song served as lead single for their third mixtape Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World (2016), which also contained the song "You Was Right". After releasing two additional mixtapes in 2016 and 2017, Lil Uzi Vert guest appeared on the Billboard Hot 100-number one single "Bad and Boujee" by Migos. They later secured their first top ten single with "XO Tour Llif3", which won the MTV Video Music Award for Song of Summer.
"XO Tour Llif3" served as lead single for Lil Uzi Vert's debut studio album Luv Is Rage 2 (2017), which debuted atop the Billboard 200, and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[11] At the 2018 Grammy Awards, they were nominated for Best New Artist. Following several delays, their second studio album, Eternal Atake (2020), became his second project to debut atop the Billboard 200.[12] After releasing Pluto × Baby Pluto (2020), a collaborative album with Future, Lil Uzi Vert spent the next three years teasing their third solo album, Pink Tape (2023). Upon release, it became their third consecutive solo project to debut atop the Billboard 200, and included the Billboard Hot 100 top-ten single "Just Wanna Rock".
Early life
Symere Bysil Woods was born on July 31, 1995, in the Francisville neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[13][b] They grew up listening to Mike Jones and Ying Yang Twins; Jones' 2005 debut album was the first album they purchased. Woods later began listening to Wiz Khalifa and Meek Mill, who influenced their future style.[16] They also began listening to Marilyn Manson, Paramore, Smash Mouth, the Rocket Summer, Simian, My Chemical Romance, and the All-American Rejects when they were 13 years old.[16]
Woods dropped out of school and soon started working at a Bottom Dollar store, but quit after four days and was kicked out of their home by their mother.[17][18] The situation led to Woods getting their first face tattoo, the word "Faith" under their hairline, which provoked them to take their rap career seriously.[6]
Career
2010–2015: Career beginnings
Woods began to rap in 2010[failed verification] after hearing classmate William Aston freestyle over a remade Chris Brown instrumental. Woods referred to themself at that point in their life as a "regular kid, I didn't really wanna rap."[6] Woods, Aston, and another friend created the musical group Steaktown and in what they say was "just for money"[19] under the name "Sealab Vertical".[20] They later changed this name to Lil Uzi Vert inspired by the way someone described their rap "flow" as "Fast, like a machine gun."[21] Woods' first project, an EP titled Purple Thoughtz Vol. 1 was released on January 19, 2014.[22][23] The project, which was described as "phonk" and having cloud rap beats from The Guardian due to its psychedelic and "trippy" production[24] and was released with the single "White Shit" which included a video. The track, which was produced by SpaceGhostPurrp, went viral in 2017 within hip-hop circles following Wood's entry into the mainstream.[25] Shortly after the release of Purple Thoughtz Vol. 1, Woods caught the attention of then industry-mainstays like the ASAP Mob.[6]
The project and following features caught the attention of producer and Def Jam A&R Don Cannon after DJ Diamond Kuts played one of Woods' songs on a local radio station,[16][26] who signed Woods to their The Academy imprint and produced their first mixtape, The Real Uzi which was released on August 5, 2014.[13] 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.[27]
Following their signing to Atlantic Records, Woods was featured alongside Rich the Kid and ASAP Ferg on Carnage's single "WDYW".[28] They also released several songs on SoundCloud including the Metro Boomin produced "No Wait",[29] "Pressure" which is a collaboration with Lil Durk[30] and "Dej Loaf".[31] They were featured on Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa's "Boys of Zummer" tour in August 2015.[32] Woods released their second mixtape, Luv Is Rage on October 30, 2015. The project, which features production from then-bubbling producers Sonny Digital, TM88 and Maaly Raw with features from Billboard charting rappers Wiz Khalifa and Young Thug, was received positively and was featured on numerous music blogs such as The Fader,[33][34] XXL,[16] and Vibe.[35] They were further called a "breakout artist of 2015" by HotNewHipHop.[36]
2016: Breakthrough
In January 2016, Woods appeared at an ASAP Mob show in New York City to honor the deceased ASAP Yams,[37] and in February, released the single "Money Longer" on their SoundCloud following a radio debut on Shade 45.[38] Controversy arose in March 2016 after a riot broke out at South by Southwest's final day during Woods caused by fight in the crowd.[39] On April 15, 2016, Woods 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 Woods' first entry on the chart. The project spent 55 weeks on the Billboard 200 album chart, eventually being certified gold.[40] Woods and Kodak Black embarked on a joint tour in May 2016, titled the "Parental Advisory" tour.[41]
In June 2016, Lil Uzi Vert appeared in XXL magazine as part of their 2016 Freshman Class. As part of this appearance, Woods performed in a 'freshman cypher', a group of underground rappers, alongside Denzel Curry, Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, and Kodak Black. Riding the wave of recognition the XXL Freshman list gave them,[42] Woods released the video for "Money Longer".[43] The single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 the following week at number 92, their first entry on the chart.[44] The song later peaked at number 54 and is currently certified double platinum in the United States.[45] Another single from Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World, Metro Boomin produced "You Was Right", became Woods second entry on the chart, debuting at number 89 and peaking at number 40.
On July 12, 2016, Woods announced their fourth mixtape, The Perfect LUV Tape,[46] which was released on July 31, their 22nd birthday. The mixtape featured the singles "Seven Million", featuring Future,[47] 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 Canadian singer the Weeknd's tour.[48]
Woods announced a collaboration mixtape with Gucci Mane, 1017 vs. the World,[49] which was released on November 23, 2016.[50] Four days later, Woods announced Luv Is Rage 2[51] which eventually went through a series of delays.[52]
2017: Luv Is Rage 2
Uzi featured on the hip-hop trio Migos' single "Bad and Boujee". The single was released on October 28, 2016, and is from the trio's second studio album, Culture (2017). In January 2017, around the time the album released, the single peaked atop the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming Uzi's first number 1 single as a lead or featured artist, and their highest-charting single overall.[53] 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.[54] The EP was also credited as the start of Woods' affiliation with the "emo rapper" label due to the heartbreak-associated lyrics on the song "Luv Scars K.o 1600"[55] and references to threats of suicide and depression on the stand-out track "XO Tour Llif3".[56][57][58]
"XO Tour Llif3"'s significant popularity on SoundCloud resulted in Woods playing it live on the European leg of the Weeknd's tour[59] and was subsequently released as an official single.[60][61] On April 4, 2017, "XO Tour Llif3" debuted on Billboard Hot 100 at number 49[62] and peaked at number seven, becoming the rapper's highest-charting song, being certified six-times platinum as of August 2018.[45]
Luv Is Rage 2 was delayed from an unspecified due date on April 2, 2017, with Woods blaming it on DJ Drama.[63] On April 9, Don Cannon confirmed the project would not be released "any time soon" but confirmed that "XO Tour Llif3" would appear on the album.[64] Woods was featured on fellow rapper Playboi Carti's single "Wokeuplikethis". It was released on April 7, 2017, and is from Carti's debut commercial mixtape, Playboi Carti (2017). The single was performed by the pair at Coachella 2017.[65]
Woods was featured alongside ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Quavo and Frank Ocean on ASAP Mob's single "Raf". The single was released by surprise on May 15, 2017, and is from the collective's second studio album, Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy.[66] In early August, hip hop media personality DJ Akademiks claimed that Luv Is Rage 2 would release within 30 days.[67] On August 24, 2017, Luv Is Rage 2 was announced for a surprise release at midnight[68][69] and on August 25, Lil Uzi Vert released the album which included top ten single, "XO Tour Llif3" as the lead single.[70] "Wokeuplikethis" was eventually certified platinum and peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100.[71] The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, with 135,000 album-equivalent units[72] and has since been certified platinum. The album also created ten Billboard Hot 100 charting tracks, with two, "The Way Life Goes", featuring Oh Wonder, and "Sauce It Up" becoming singles. During British singer Ed Sheeran's set at the Video Music Awards, Woods and Sheeran performed a medley of "XO Tour Llif3" and Sheeran's chart-topping single, "Shape Of You".[73]
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[74][75] and a collaboration project with Playboi Carti titled 16*29.[76] In October, a joint-tour with Playboi Carti called the "16*29 tour" was announced[77][78][79] further promoting the possibility of a collaboration project. The tour was cancelled shortly thereafter due to Woods claiming they needed to "focus".[80] In October 2017, Woods headlined Power 105.1's annual Powerhouse music celebration, alongside the Weeknd, Migos, and Cardi B, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.[81] Woods was also featured on Canadian rapper Nav's platinum-certified single "Wanted You". The song was released on November 9, 2017, and is from Nav's debut studio album, Reckless (2018).[82]
On December 4, 2017, "The Way Life Goes" music video was released with a remix, featuring rapper Nicki Minaj.[83] The song subsequently peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[84] Woods performed on Stephen Colbert's The Late Show performing "The Way Life Goes" on February 6, 2018,[85] and was later featured alongside Kanye West on Travis Scott's song, "Watch", which was released on May 3, 2018.[86] "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".[87][88][89] Two months after "Watch", Woods' collaboration with Juice Wrld on the track "Wasted" was released July 10, 2018.[90]
2018–2020: Eternal Atake, Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World 2, and Pluto x Baby Pluto
In January 2018, Woods announced that they had completed a mixtape with record producer Wheezy.[91] In May 2018, Don Cannon confirmed that their new project would be released in 2018 and speculation arose in July 2018 when Woods tweeted the words "Eternal Atake",[92] their second studio album (2020), pinning the tweet and announcing it was "coming soon"[93] and then at the end of the month sharing the then-chosen cover art for the project.[94] The then-chosen cover art for Eternal Atake references the logo of the cult Heaven's Gate. The two members who survived the cult suggested that legal actions could be taken against Uzi for copying the logo style.[95][96] The then-thought lead single from Eternal Atake, "New Patek" was released on September 18, 2018.[97] Woods was then featured on Lil Pump's single, "Multi Millionaire". The single was released on October 5, 2018, and is from Pump's second studio album, Harverd Dropout.[98]
In April 2019, following label trouble with Generation Now, it was announced that Woods was now signed to Roc Nation.[99] 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.[100] On December 13, 2019, Woods released a new single titled, "Futsal Shuffle 2020", which is the lead single of Eternal Atake. They then released the second single of the album, titled "That Way", on March 1, 2020. Eternal Atake was released on March 6, 2020, with a sole guest appearance from American singer Syd. The release date of the album was a week earlier than fans expected it to release. "New Patek", "That's a Rack" and "Sanguine Paradise" did not appear on the album.[101] Eternal Atake debuted atop the Billboard 200.[102]
On March 12, 2020, Woods teased that the deluxe version of Eternal Atake and the sequel to their July 2016 mixtape, Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World, titled Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2, would release the following day, the date fans expected the release date of the original album.[103] 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.[104] The first half of the album maintained a leading number one position (equal to 288,000 album sales in the United States) with 400 million streams in early 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. This marked the largest streaming count for any album since 2018 when Lil Wayne's twelfth studio album, Tha Carter V, garnered 433 million streams.[105]
On April 24, 2020, Woods released a new single titled "Sasuke", the first since the release of the deluxe version of Eternal Atake, with a name referencing the eponymous character from Naruto.[106] On July 21, 2020, Woods and Future hinted at an upcoming joint project titled Pluto x Baby Pluto on their social media. The two later released two new singles, "Patek" and "Over Your Head", on July 31, which was Uzi's 26th birthday.[107] Pluto x Baby Pluto was released on November 13, 2020, and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200.[108] A deluxe version containing the two previously released singles as well as 6 new tracks was released four days later on November 17.[109]
2021–present: Red & White, Pink Tape, and Eternal Atake 2
In late 2020, Woods began promoting new singles on Instagram live videos that were sonically similar to popular releases early in their career. On July 16, 2021, they also announced the title of their upcoming album as The Pink Tape.[110] Woods subsequently announced an upcoming project titled Forever Young, as well as a follow-up to Luv Is Rage 2 and a project to be released exclusively on SoundCloud. On October 29, 2021, Lil Uzi Vert released the single "Demon High".[111][112]
On July 12, 2022, Woods announced an EP titled Red & White, which was meant to be released prior to Pink Tape.[113] The EP was released ten days later, with them releasing a number of highly anticipated tracks exclusively on SoundCloud in the lead-up to its release.[114] In October 2022, they released their single "Just Wanna Rock", which had gone viral on the video-sharing app TikTok. "Just Wanna Rock", a Jersey Club-inspired song with production from Synthetic and rising Jersey Club producer McVertt,[115] peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, their highest-charting single since the release of Eternal Atake.[84]
On June 30, 2023, Woods released their third solo studio album Pink Tape, containing 26 songs, including 3 bonus tracks. The album featured guest appearances from Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Bring Me the Horizon, Don Toliver and Babymetal. Pink Tape debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making Woods just the third hip-hop artist of the 21st century, along with Drake and J. Cole, to have their first three studio albums reach the top spot on the chart. It was the first hip-hop album of 2023 to top the charts.
After the release of Pink Tape, Woods teased their fifth mixtape Barter 16, promising to release it if Pink Tape reached number 1 on the Billboard 200, this would be released next.[116][117] On August 16, 2023, Uzi teased the artwork cover for the mixtape on Instagram, which was inspired by Young Thug's debut commercial mixtape, Barter 6 (2015).[118] On August 19, 2023, multiple songs from Barter 16 were leaked on the internet, leading to the project being scrapped. While on a nationwide tour for Pink Tape, Woods teased an album titled Luv Is Rage 3 and suggested they would retire following the release of their fourth studio album. In October 2024, Woods began teasing Eternal Atake 2.[119]
Musical style
Woods has been consistently been considered to be avant-garde by critics and journalists. Complex called Woods "one of those names to pay attention to in 2016", and Spin wrote "the 22-year-old has solidified [their] spot as one to watch" with their "signature rapid delivery."[120][121] Noisey called them "articularly charismatic", a "natural entertainer" who is "for better or for worse, yanking people into the future."[122] Time's Andrew Chow and Cady Lang called them an "unlikely superstar", highlighting that Woods "has rejected convention at every step of [their] young career."[123]
Lil Uzi Vert's style of rap has been compared to rock music,[124] as well as being labeled with the terms emo rap[125] and punk rap.[126] They have also been described as a lo-fi rapper[127] and compared to rapper Lil Wayne.[128] Woods has called themself a "big Marilyn Manson fan" and called the band's 1998 album Mechanical Animals their favorite.[16]
Lil Uzi Vert has been repeatedly characterized by their facial tattoos, facial piercings, eccentric hairstyles and androgynous fashion,[129] imagery built on a melodic approach to trap.[130]
Influences
Lil Uzi Vert calls Marilyn Manson their "greatest inspiration".[131] They are also a fan of the band Paramore, specifically citing frontwoman Hayley Williams as an influence.[132] In an interview with Complex, Lil Uzi Vert cited ASAP Rocky, Pharrell Williams (with whom they collaborated on "Neon Guts"), Kanye West, Simple Plan, Young Thug, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne, and the Ying Yang Twins as influences.[27]
Feuds
DJ Drama
Woods has had a long-standing stand-still with Generation Now imprint owners Don Cannon and DJ Drama over their music. Woods has insulted Don Cannon and DJ Drama over the delays to their Luv Is Rage 2 album,[133] advised people against signing with Generation Now[134][135] and referred to DJ Drama as an "old person".[63]
Reese LaFlare and OG Maco
On April 29, 2016, Atlanta rapper OG Maco went on a rant on social media and claimed that he "paved the way" for Woods, whom he stated was "stealing [his] sauce". Maco implied there was no issue between the two, though Woods took offense to Maco mentioning fellow Atlanta rapper Reese LaFlare, with whom Woods was feuding.[136] In August, Woods attempted to assault LaFlare at Day N Night Fest after seeing him through a security barrier, though they were stopped by security.[137][138] In September, Maco and Woods resolved their feud.[139] In January 2018, Woods punched LaFlare in the face and bragged about it on Twitter, though they later deleted the tweet.[140]
Rich the Kid
In early 2018, Woods tweeted that they were unhappy at DJ Drama's label, Generation Now. Fellow rapper Rich the Kid replied to say that if Woods had signed to their label, Rich Forever Music, they would have never had that problem. Woods responded by stating that they would not sign to Rich's label for $20,000, implying this was the amount offered and that it was not enough. Rich then replied that it would have been worth accepting the offer either way. Things escalated with disses on social media between the two.[134] In March 2018, Rich the Kid released a diss track on Woods titled "Dead Friends", a play on words of Woods' catchphrase in their hit single "XO Tour Llif3".[141][142] This was to be followed by Woods' track "Rich Forever", which would never see an official release. An incident occurred between the two at a Starbucks in June 2018, when Woods attempted to attack Rich but was stopped by security.[143]
Personal life
Woods was in a relationship with fashion designer Brittany Byrd from 2014 to 2017. Byrd moved from California to attend the Parsons School of Design, where she was studying when she met Woods.[6] Woods first referenced Byrd in their song "Nuyork Nights at 21" from Luv Is Rage[144] and later made multiple other songs about her.[145] A popular figure among Woods' fans, she also appeared in the music video for Woods' breakout single "Money Longer".[146][147] On June 26, 2017, Woods and Byrd broke up, which Woods announced with a song titled "Stole Your Luv".[148][149] Since 2019, Woods has been in a relationship with JT of the hip hop duo City Girls.[150]
Following the death of rapper Lil Peep from an accidental fentanyl overdose, Woods announced they were quitting drugs and attempting sobriety.[151] Also, after the 2018 murder of fellow musician XXXTentacion, Woods asked for help on social media from other rappers to build a foundation against gun violence, which would also provide for XXXTentacion's family and his future child.[152][153][154]
In July 2022, Woods announced on Instagram that they use they/them pronouns,[155][156] which was later confirmed by their spokesperson in a statement to Pitchfork.[157] In 2023, Woods confirmed that they identify as gender-nonconforming.[158]
In February 2021, Woods revealed that they had a 10-carat pink diamond implanted in their forehead, which they had planned to do since 2017.[159] They acquired the diamond, whose value was reported as $24 million, from jeweler Elliot Eliantte.[159][160][161][162] Woods stated that the decision was influenced by the animated series Steven Universe, of which they are openly a fan,[163] and by fellow rapper Lil B, who has a similar implant.[164] Woods said that they "could die" if their diamond is not removed "the right way".[164][165] In June of the same year, they had the diamond removed from their forehead.[166] They had it reimplanted for their performance at Rolling Loud the following month and revealed in September that fans ripped it out while Woods was crowd surfing at that event.[167] They did not suffer serious damage and said that they still have the diamond.[167][168] They have since replaced it with a barbell piercing.[168]
Woods is 5'4" (163cm) tall,[169] as mentioned in the lyrics of "Sanguine Paradise".[170]
Satanism allegations
Woods has been accused of being a Satanist,[171] originally by battle rapper Daylyt who claimed that Woods worshipped Satan.[172] It has also been noted that quickly saying "Lil Uzi Vert" sounds similar to "Lucifer".[173] In July 2018, Woods told a crowd of fans that they were "going to hell" with them.[174] In August 2017, Woods created controversy by adding satanic imagery to their social media accounts and saying phrases often associated with Satanism such as "666".[175] Woods at one point had promoted Satanism on their social media, which resulted in their Instagram access being taken from them by their record label.[176] In March 2023, Woods stated that references to Satan they make are figurative and not literal, and that they do not believe Satan exists.[177][178]
Legal issues
2016 arrests in Atlanta and Philadelphia
On December 8, 2016, Woods was arrested in Atlanta for recklessly driving a dirtbike. Woods and a friend were driving a dirtbike without lights and helmets before being noticed by police. While being chased by the police, Woods fell off their dirtbike and attempted to run away on foot before being caught and held on $6,500 bond.[179] In November 2017, the charge was resolved with Woods receiving a community service sentence.[180]
In October 2020, Woods and several others were arrested in the streets of Philadelphia after being involved in a paintball gun fight. They were caught after sharing a video of the dispute on Instagram.[181]
2021 assault charges
On July 2, 2021, Woods and Saint Jhn got into a confrontation after Saint Jhn was spotted by Woods with their ex-girlfriend Brittany Byrd. The confrontation led to a physical altercation between the two which resulted in Woods flashing a gun at the two, then holding the gun to their ex-girlfriend's stomach. It was reported that no one was harmed and everybody left the scene.[182][183][184]
On July 6, 2021, XXL reported that Woods allegedly hospitalized Byrd by punching her in the face multiple times and put a gun to her stomach.[185] Woods and their team did not respond to the claims made by Byrd.[186]
On February 2, 2022, TMZ reported Woods pleaded no contest in court to one count each of felony assault with a firearm and misdemeanor injury. They later accepted a plea deal for a sentence of three years of formal probation, one year of treatment for mental health and substance abuse, 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling, restitution and a 10-year criminal protective order.[187]
Discography
Studio albums
- Luv Is Rage 2 (2017)
- Eternal Atake (2020)
- Pink Tape (2023)
- Eternal Atake 2 (2024)
Collaborative albums
- Pluto x Baby Pluto (with Future) (2020)
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | Billboard Music Awards | Themself | Top New Artist | Nominated | [188] |
"Bad and Boujee" (with Migos) | Top Rap Song | Nominated | |||
Top Rap Collaboration | Nominated | ||||
MTV Video Music Awards | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated | [189] | ||
"XO Tour Llif3" | Song of Summer | Won | |||
2018 | Grammy Awards | Themself | Best New Artist | Nominated | [190] |
"Bad and Boujee" (with Migos) | Best Rap Performance | Nominated | |||
iHeartRadio Music Awards | Hip-Hop Song of the Year | Nominated | [191] | ||
Themself | Best New Hip-Hop Artist | Nominated | |||
MTV Video Music Awards | Best New Artist | Nominated | [192] | ||
2020 | American Music Awards | Eternal Atake | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | Nominated | [193] |
2022 | Grammy Awards | Justice (Triple Chucks Deluxe) (by Justin Bieber) | Album of the Year | Nominated | [194] |
2023 | MTV Video Music Awards | "Just Wanna Rock" | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated | [195] |
2024 | Grammy Awards | Best Rap Song | Nominated | [196] |
See also
Notes
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