Lil Uzi Vert is a rapper from Philadelphia. The performer works in a style that is similar to southern rap. Almost every track that entered the artist's repertoire belongs to his pen.
In 2014, the musician presented his debut mixtape Purple Thoughtz. The artist then released The Real Uzi, building on the success of the previous mixtape. Actually, from that moment the star path of Lil Uzi Vert began.
Childhood and youth Samir Woods
Samir Woods (real name of the rapper) was born July 31, 1994 in Philadelphia. The boy's childhood passed moderately and calmly. During his school years, Lil began to get involved in music. In his preferences were the tracks of Michael Jackson.
In addition, Leal liked the compositions of Ying Yang Twins, Wiz Khalifa and Meek Mill. The work of the aforementioned rappers formed the “right” musical taste of the future rap star.
Lil Uzi Verta didn't limit himself to rap only. As a teenager, the young man really liked the work of the outrageous Marilyn Manson. True love for rap appeared when, in the 10th grade, his classmate began to perform freestyle.
Woods was excited about freestyle. Since that period, he "raved" on stage performances. Soon the young man, together with his friends, created a group called Steaktown. The team has existed for several years. Woods disbanded the squad. Working in a group allowed the black guy to decide on his future profession.
Samir has no education behind him. He didn't finish school. After dropping out of school, he got a job in a store. Samir lasted exactly 4 days. He quit his job. This attitude to life forced his mother to kick her son out of the house.
After this incident, Samir got his first tattoo, it was the word "faith". The young man got a tattoo right on his face. He never stopped believing in his abilities. The guy "breathed" music.
The creative path of Lil Uzi Vert
If we talk about recognition, then Lil received it only in 2015. The guy started creating rap much earlier. Already in 2014, the rapper released a mini-compilation Purple Thoughtz.
Significant acquaintance with Don Cannon took place a little later. The man heard one of the rapper's tracks on the radio and suggested that Leela sign a contract. The aspiring singer has collaborated with labels Generation Now and Atlantic Records.
Lil Uzi Verta admitted that working with recording studios is hard labor. The producers were constantly dictating how the tracks should sound. They "erased" the individuality of the performer. By releasing the musical composition Money Longer, the singer secured the status of the author of one hit. Previously recorded tracks have lost their popularity.
When Lil released the tracks Bad and Boujee, Ps & Qs, music critics said that he could not create an "eternal" hit. All songs after their presentation were quickly forgotten by music lovers, and even fans.
The peak of the rapper's popularity
In 2015, the rapper's discography was replenished with the album Luvis Rage. This collection has become a pleasant discovery in the rap industry. The following stars worked on the disc: Don Cannon, M-TRAX, Smatt Certified and others.
A few months later, the artist presented another Lil Uzi Vertvs mixtape. World. The work was warmly received by fans and music critics.
In 2016, Lil presented The Perfect Luv Tape compilation. This is one of the most worthy records of the rapper. Despite the recognition, the young man continued to work hard. At the end of the year, he recorded with musician Gucci Mane a new compilation 1017 vs. The world.
The musical composition XO Tour Llif3 was very popular. The artist recorded the track in 2017 on the online platform SoundCloud. The song debuted at number 49 on the popular US Billboard Hot 100.
This composition was included in the rapper's new album Luvis Rage 2. The collection was released in 2017. At the same time, the artist also shot a video clip for the song XO Tour Llif3. In the first week of sales, more than 100 thousand copies of the album were sold out.
In 2017, Leal with Quavo and Travis Scott recorded the soundtrack for the movie Fast and Furious 8. The musical composition was called Go Off.
2018 was no less productive. Not only did the rapper hold a number of concerts, he also released a track that became a hit. We are talking about the musical composition Multi Millionaire, in the recording of which the rapper took part Lil pump.
Personal life of Lil Uzi Vert
There is practically no information about the rapper's personal life. At this point in his life, Lil gives himself to his career, fans and stage. The celebrity does not have a wife and children. But it is known that he had a long relationship. The singer's chosen one in 2014 was fashion designer Brittany Bird. The lovers were together until 2017.
The fact that there was a serious relationship between young people is evidenced by the fact that Brittany toured with Lil. And she even went on stage with him. The artist dedicated more than one track to his beloved. The fact that the couple broke up, the fans learned from the song that Lil dedicated to an unpleasant stage of life.
Whether the heart of Lil Uzi Verta is currently occupied is unknown. Since then, journalists have not published information about the new relationship of the American rapper.
The performer interacts with his fans not only during performances. He is active on social media. It is there that his "fans" can learn about the latest news from the life of their idol. Lil maintains close relationships with other members of the rap industry. In particular, on his Instagram page there are several joint photos with Lil Peep.
After his death in 2017 (drug overdose), the singer said that he stopped using illegal drugs. Lil began to lead a more moderate lifestyle.
After the murder of rapper XXXTentacion, Lil even asked other artists for help in creating an organization against gun violence.
Interesting facts about Lil Uzi Vert
- Leela's favorite clothing brands are Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Dolce & Gabbana.
- Despite his infantilism, Saymir is a big fan of weapons. But he is opposed to using it to the detriment of humanity.
- Lil is a "fan" of Japanese animation. Actually, in honor of his favorite hero, he named the track, and this already means a lot.
- The video on XO TOUR Llif3 was filmed over the course of three months. Music magazines agreed that it was aesthetically flawless.
- Symir's musical material is characterized by the theme of loneliness. Therefore, it is so interesting to teenagers who are prone to maximalism.
Lil Uzi Vert now
In 2018, the rapper announced work on a new album, Eternal Atake. And although the rapper promised to release a collection in 2018, fans were able to listen to the album only in March 2020.
The album Lil Uzi Vert Eternal Atake seemed to many more like a meme than a real release. The premiere of the collection was postponed for two years. Lil managed to cancel concerts, quarrel with the label, even briefly go on the so-called "creative break".
The secret of Eternal Atake lies in the fact that fans can find musical compositions to their liking in the collection. Fans of minimal trap are delighted with the bangers from the first third of the record, for which Leela's alter ego Baby Pluto is responsible. The most aggressive tracks are hidden here, where the rapper boasts about how successful he is with the opposite sex.
In early February 2021, the rapper shocked fans with the news that he had implanted a 10-carat diamond in his forehead. The cost of "pebble" experts estimated at 24 million dollars.
On February 7, 2022, it was revealed that the rap artist received three years of probation. Last year, ex-girlfriend Brittany Bird accused the rapper of hitting her and threatening her with a gun.
The rapper pleaded guilty, and only thanks to the confession - got off with 3 years probation. Ahead of him is psychiatric therapy and drug addiction treatment.
