Lil Uzi Vert, born Symere Woods, is a non-binary rapper known for blending hip-hop, rock, and metal. Rising with "Luv Is Rage" and breakout hit "XO Tour Llif3," they’ve topped charts with Eternal Atake and The Pink Tape. Uzi is celebrated for genre-bending music, bold fashion, and LGBTQ+ advocacy, solidifying their influence in modern rap.

Lil Uzi Vert, born Symere Bysil Woods on July 31, 1995, in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, grew up immersed in a diverse array of musical influences. Uzi's early exposure to music included the dark, theatrical sounds of Marilyn Manson and the emotionally resonant work of Kanye Westti "808s & Heartbreak," ti o ti ṣeto awọn oniwe-ọna oniwe-ọna-ọna ti o mu awọn ohun elo ti rock, metal, ati hip-hop.
Lil Uzi Vert ká akọkọ akọkọ ni 2014 pẹlu awọn gbigbe ti awọn song "Dej Loaf," a tribute to the Detroit vocalist. Awọn ọkọ ayọkẹlẹ yii ti gba awọn atilẹyin ti awọn ọkọ ayọkẹlẹ, eyi ti o mu awọn iṣowo pẹlu awọn DJs ati awọn olupese ti o tobi. Lẹhin ti ọdun yii, Uzi ká mixtape "The Real Uzi," akọkọ nipasẹ Don Cannon, ṣe iranlọwọ lati ṣeto awọn oniwe-ọna wọn ninu awọn ipele rap.
Ninu 2015, Ile-iṣẹ Uzi ti gba kan pataki ipele siwaju sii nigbati DJ Drama ṣe atilẹyin a ibaraẹnisọrọ pẹlu Atlantic Records, eyi ti o ṣe awọn gbigbe ti awọn mixtape "Luv Is Rage." Yi ọna yi ṣeto awọn ipa fun awọn oniwe-tẹsiwaju mainstream gbigbe. Lẹhin odun, awọn mixtape "Lil Uzi vs. the World" lọ, pẹlu gbigbe lati Metro Boomin ati Maaly Raw. Awọn mixtape pẹlu awọn igbesẹ bi "You Was Right" ati "Moneyer Longer," eyi ti awọn mejeji ti a ti lọ si
Uzi ká pataki pataki ti wa ni pẹlu awọn ohun elo wọn lori Migos ká viral titun "Bad & Boujee," eyi ti o lọ si awọn Billboard Hot 100 ni akọkọ ti 2017. Igbese yii ti a ti tẹlẹ nipasẹ awọn gbigbe ti "XO Tour Llif3," a track eyi ti o lọ si awọn Top Ten ti awọn Hot 100 ati ki o di a akọkọ ti wọn akọkọ album, "Luv Is Rage 2." Eyi album fihan awọn ifowosowopo pẹlu awọn olumulo bi Oh Wonder, Pharrell Williams, ati The Weeknd ati ki o fi Uzi ká ipo ni awọn akọkọ music ibi.
In 2018, Uzi released the non-album single "New Patek," which further demonstrated their evolving sound. They also featured alongside Kanye West on Travis Scott's hit "Watch." Kẹsẹ 2019 ri awọn singles "That's a Rack" ati "Sanguine Paradise." Uzi's akọkọ album, "Eternal Atake," lọ ni Oṣu Kẹsán 2020, bẹrẹ ni nọmba ọkan ninu awọn Billboard charts ati ki o gbọdọ diẹ ẹ sii ju 400 million streams ni akọkọ ọsẹ rẹ. A deluxe version ti awọn album, "Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World 2," ti a tẹsiwaju nigbagbogbo, pẹlu awọn onibara lati NAV, 21 Savage, Aye, ati Gunna.
In 2021, Uzi released the single "Demon High" and hinted at their upcoming album, "The Pink Tape." Anticipation for this album grew, culminating in the release of the nine-song EP "Red & White" in July 2022, which debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
In June 2023, Uzi released "I'm Not Human," a collaboration with the late rapper XXXTentacion, as part of the lead-up to "The Pink Tape." The album featured high-profile guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Gbogbo awọn ẹya ara ẹrọ, Travis Scott, and Don Toliver, showcasing Uzi's continued exploration of different genres. "The Pink Tape" debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, making it Uzi's third consecutive album to achieve this feat.
Lil Uzi Vert publicly came out as non-binary in 2022, using they/them pronouns. This declaration has been significant in their public persona, resonating with many fans and contributing to broader discussions around gender identity in the music industry. Uzi's openness about their identity and support for the LGBTQ+ community has been a recurring theme in their public appearances and social media interactions.
In 2024, Lil Uzi Vert delivered a memorable performance at Coachella, where they showcased their voguing skills, captivating the audience and making a bold statement on one of the biggest stages in music. This performance highlighted their connection to the ballroom culture and further solidified their status as a dynamic and influential artist.
Uzi is also set to headline several major festivals and concerts in 2024, including Summerfest in Milwaukee on July 6, 2024. This performance is part of their extensive tour schedule for the year, marking their first headlining tour since 2018.

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