Lil Uzi Vert
Symere Bysil Woods
Lil Uzi Vert is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 2010.
- Profession
- Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
- Born
- July 31, 1994
- Years active
- 2010–present
Early life
Born Symere Woods in Philadelphia, Lil Uzi Vert drew on rock, anime, and emo influences as much as rap, cultivating a flamboyant, genre-blurring image and an eccentric, melodic style that set them apart from peers.
Career
After breakout mixtapes and the smash "XO Tour Llif3," the 2017 debut "Luv Is Rage 2" topped the charts, and the long-awaited "Eternal Atake" debuted at number one, cementing Uzi as one of the defining melodic-rap stars of their generation.
Major achievements
They scored number-one albums, a diamond-certified single in "XO Tour Llif3," and multiple Grammy nominations, becoming a streaming-era phenomenon.
Legacy
Lil Uzi Vert pushed rap toward rock and emo fusion and self-expressive individuality, influencing a wave of melodic, genre-fluid artists.
References
Frequently asked questions about Lil Uzi Vert
- What is Lil Uzi Vert known for?
- Lil Uzi Vert is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active since 2010. Lil Uzi Vert is recognized as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.
- Where is Lil Uzi Vert from?
- Lil Uzi Vert is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- When was Lil Uzi Vert born?
- Lil Uzi Vert was born on July 31, 1994, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- What kind of music does Lil Uzi Vert make?
- Lil Uzi Vert's music spans Hip-hop, Trap, and Emo rap.
- Is Lil Uzi Vert still active?
- Yes — Lil Uzi Vert has been active since 2010 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Lil Uzi Vert been associated with?
- Lil Uzi Vert has been associated with Generation Now and Atlantic.
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