GET TO KNOW LIL UZI VERT
Lil Uzi Vert is a rapper and songwriter from the United States. They are most known for their chart-topping track 'Bad and Boujee,' which reached the top of the 'US Billboard Hot 100.' When they were in high school, Uzi became interested in rapping. They began rapping after being inspired by one of his buddies and went on to become well-known rappers in the music business.
Because of their large fan base, they were named by media outlets in 2016 as one of the names to watch in the next years. Their trademark quick delivery has always been acknowledged and loved. Furthermore, the fact that they draw influence from several sources distinguishes their music.
Uzi's refusal to comply with Philadelphia's long-held image of shotgun-mouthed, battle-ready MCs is a significant bonus. In contrast to other rappers, Uzi's approach combines nasal vocal tone with melody. Their rapping does not appear forced, nor do they attempt to come up with several rhyming phrases or lines to make their rhyme sound complex.
Though Uzi's musical career began at a young age, they rose to prominence with their third mixtape, 'Luv Is Rage.' They followed it up with mixtapes including 'Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World and 'The Perfect Luv Tape,' all of which were released in 2016. They have now established themselves as one musicians to watch in the music industry.
Career :
Lil Uzi Vert became interested in rapping after hearing Marilyn Manson and Kanye 808. They quickly recognized that this style of music was very dear to them. They began rapping because they were envious of the attention their pal Marilyn Manson was receiving.
Their career began when they appeared on several of DJ Diamond Kuts' tunes. His passion for the Detroit vocalist, 'Dej Loaf,' piqued the interest of Don Cannon, who, along with DJ Drama and Leighton Morrison, helped Lil Uzi win a record deal with 'Generations Now' and 'Atlantic Records.'
Uzi gained popularity after appearing on Carnage's 2015 track 'WDYW' with ASAP Ferg and Rich The Kid. By December, they had released 'Luv Is Rage,' their first commercial and third overall mixtape.
In early 2016, they released the 'Lil Uzi vs The World' mixtape. Metro Boomin and Maaly Raw provided tracks for this mixtape. Furthermore, two of its songs, 'You Was Right' and 'Money Longer,' charted on the 'Billboard Hot 100,' with the latter becoming gold! The album charted in the top 50 of the 'Billboard 200.'
After the success of their fourth mixtape, they released 'The Perfect Luv Tape,' their fifth mixtape. The mixtape peaked at number 55 on the Billboard 200.
They worked with Migos before the end of 2016 to create the viral song 'Bad & Boujee.' In January 2017, their track reached number one on the 'US Billboard Hot 100,' marking Uzi's first number one record as a featured artist. It was also their most successful hit.
They released 'Luv is Rage 2,' a sequel to his first hit mixtape, in 2017. The first single from the album 'New Patek,' 'Eternal Atake,' was released on September 18, 2018. They were featured on Lil Pump's track "Multi Millionaire" the same year.
They signed with 'Roc Nation' in April 2019. The same month, he released his songs Sanguine Paradise' and 'That's a Rack.'
Personal Life :
Lil Uzi Vert was born Symere Bysil Woods on July 31, 1994, in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. They grew raised in the Francisville neighborhood of the area.
When Lil Uzi Vert was in his teens, he became a huge fan of Marilyn Manson and was influenced by him. Later, he was influenced by ASAP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, Young Thug, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne, and the Ying Yang Twins.
Though Uzi had an early interest in rapping, they did not begin rapping until they were in high school. In fact, their friend William Aston encouraged them to begin rapping. When they initially heard Aston's freestyle, Uzi contacted him.
They were so influenced by their friend's manner that they began rapping themselves. This is when Uzi's rap career began. From 2014 through 2017, Lil Uzi Vert was in a relationship with fashion designer Brittany Byrd.
Awards :
MTV Video Music Awards
2017: Song of the Summer - Lil Uzi Vert: XO Tour Llif3 (2017)