From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Juice Wrld made an impact.
Juice Wrld, born Jarad Anthony Higgins, was a prominent American rapper and singer-songwriter. He rose to fame as a key figure in the emo and SoundCloud rap scenes during the late 2010s. His name, inspired by the film 'Juice,' reflected his ambition to achieve global recognition. Juice Wrld is remembered for his influence on contemporary rap music.
2015: Release of Forever on SoundCloud
In 2015, Higgins released his first track, "Forever", on SoundCloud under the name JuicetheKidd.
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2015: Began Career as JuicetheKidd
In 2015, Higgins started his career as an independent artist under the name JuicetheKidd.
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June 15, 2017: Release of 9 9 9 EP
On June 15, 2017, Higgins released his debut full-length EP, 9 9 9, with the song "Lucid Dreams" gaining traction.
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December 2017: Release of Nothings Different EP
In December 2017, Higgins released the three-song EP Nothings Different.
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2017: Attention From Artists and Signed with Grade A Productions
In 2017, Higgins gained attention from artists such as Waka Flocka Flame and Southside, and subsequently signed with Lil Bibby's co-owned record label, Grade A Productions.
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2017: Signed with Grade A Productions and Interscope Records
In 2017, Higgins signed a recording contract with Grade A Productions and Interscope Records, marking a significant step in his career.
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February 2018: Music Video for All Girls Are the Same
In February 2018, a music video directed by Cole Bennett for Higgins' track "All Girls Are the Same" was released.
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May 4, 2018: Lucid Dreams Official Release
On May 4, 2018, "Lucid Dreams" was officially released as a single, accompanied by a Cole Bennett-directed music video.
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August 8, 2018: Late Night Television Debut
On August 8, 2018, Higgins made his late night television debut performing the song "Lucid Dreams" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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December 14, 2018: Release of Hide
On December 14, 2018, Higgins collaborated with Seezyn for the song "Hide" from the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its soundtrack.
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December 2018: Evil Twins Mixtape Announcement
In December 2018, Ski Mask the Slump God confirmed the upcoming release of a joint mixtape with Higgins titled Evil Twins.
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2018: Goodbye & Good Riddance Album Release
In 2018, Higgins released his debut album Goodbye & Good Riddance, featuring hit singles like "Lucid Dreams" and "All Girls Are the Same".
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2018: Juice Wrld's influences in 2018
In 2018, Juice Wrld, a Chicago native, gained prominence, with a Billboard writer noting his blossoming art as another branch growing from Kanye West's influence. He drew inspiration from a wide array of genres including emo, hip hop, rock, punk and R&B.
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2018: Emo Rap Growth on Spotify
In 2018, Spotify named "emo rap" its fastest-growing genre, and Juice Wrld became a leading figure in hip-hop during the late 2010s, achieving mainstream success and collaborating with Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco.
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March 8, 2019: Death Race for Love Album Release
On March 8, 2019, Higgins' second studio album, Death Race for Love, was released, topping the Billboard 200 chart.
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2019: Death Race for Love Album Release
In 2019, Higgins released his second album, Death Race for Love, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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January 2020: Lucid Dreams Reaches One Billion Streams
By January 2020, "Lucid Dreams" reached over one billion streams on Spotify, becoming Juice Wrld's most-streamed song.
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September 9, 2024: Release of 'The Pre-Party' EP
On September 9, 2024, a two-track EP, "The Pre-Party", was released as a precursor to Juice Wrld's upcoming album, "The Party Never Ends".
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