Now also in the chorus, the rapper states that ‘all his friends are dead’. In fact at the beginning of the first verse a brief story is told where “Brittany got mad” and almost dumped him. And apparently this was due to Uzi Vert being sensually intimate with some random chick. The above is not to imply that Lil Uzi was the good guy in the relationship. In another interview with Complex, he also cited among his musical influences: A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne.It should be noted that Lil Uzi himself had confirmed that said deception was not based on her cheating. But either way, as a result of being hurt so, he likewise caused her significant emotional pain. And honestly, the way the lyrics read is as if she is actually threatening to take her own life as a result. So the popular hypothesis is that Uzi was on the verge of dumping her. And in response she let him know that if he actually did so, she would commit suicide. of my generation" and counts Marilyn Manson as one of his greatest inspirations. In 2016, he confessed to The Fader that he " kind of got starstruck" when he met Wiz Khalifa, with whom he collaborated on "Pull Up." Also known for transcending genres with an occasional rock sound, Lil Uzi Vert also called Paramore's Hayley Williams "the best. He has, however, gotten a bit gushier while discussing his music idols. When the enthusiastic E! host asked how he was feeling being at the Grammys, he stoically replied he felt "normal" and that "it's whatever."Īfter he did finally reveal that he likes to shop and that's what he'd do if he won Best New Artist at the Grammys, Lil Uzi Vert gave a super relatable response to Rancic asking what's up next for him: “Waking up. Despite being nominated for Best New Artist and Best Rap Performance (for his “Bad and Boujee" feature), the “Money Longer” rapper wasn't exactly spilling over with excitement during an awkward chat with E!'s Giuliana Rancic. I just got that feeling: These are the songs, that’s it."Īs much as he spits rhymes with great ease, Lil Uzi Vert - who has always said that he doesn't enjoy interviews and photo shoots - went viral for being a man of few words on the 2018 Grammy Awards red carpet. "Anyone can relate: I was in a dark space, so I went with it. "I was speaking authentic on “XO Tour Llif3,” he added to Billboard. The Grammy nominee, who now boasts more than 7.5 million Instagram followers, chalks up the success of the 6-time-Platinum single to his ability to keep it real. "They were just throwaways, and one of them, “XO Tour Llif3,” started taking off." "I put out these four songs on SoundCloud," he recalled to Billboard in December. "And from that moment I was Lil Uzi.”Īrmed with his new moniker, the now-24 year old shot to superstardom while touring overseas with The Weeknd and Bryson Tiller, becoming SoundCloud's most followed artist of 2016. Like a little machine gun,’" he explained to Vibe in 2016. “Some guy was just like ‘you rap fast, man. 20, here's what you need to know about the Philadelphia-born rapper.įirst, if you're wondering how Lil Uzi Vert got his name, it all happened by chance for the native of North Philly's Francisville neighborhood. For those who don't know who Lil Uzi Vert is, the 2018 MTV VMAs Best New Artist nominee already won the 2017 Song of the Summer VMA for his multi-Platinum single "XO Tour Llif3." Before he faces off against fellow musicians Cardi B, Chloe x Halle, Hayley Kiyoko, Lil Pump, and Bazzi on Monday, Aug. No stranger to MTV's Video Music Awards, Lil Uzi Vert might add a second Moon Person to his mantle this year.