Career Timeline of Juice Wrld: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 24, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Juice Wrld made an impact.

Juice Wrld, born Jarad Anthony Higgins, was a prominent American rapper, singer, and songwriter. A key figure in the emo and SoundCloud rap scenes, he rose to fame in the mid-to-late 2010s, achieving mainstream success. His stage name, Juice Wrld, was inspired by the movie *Juice* and symbolized his ambition to "take over the world." He left a significant mark on contemporary music before his untimely death.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Legacy & Impact

2008: Influence of '808s & Heartbreak'

In 2008, Kanye West released his fourth album, '808s & Heartbreak', which inspired the emo rap scene and openly vulnerable artists, including Juice WRLD.

2015: Independent Artist Debut

In 2015, Jarad Anthony Higgins began his career as an independent artist under the name JuicetheKidd.

2015: First Track Release

In 2015, Jarad Anthony Higgins released his first track, "Forever", on SoundCloud under the name JuicetheKidd.

2015: Kanye West as a Time Traveler

In 2015, according to Juice WRLD, Kanye West's music was ahead of its time, with Juice WRLD stating he was singing "Street Lights" as if he had something to be sad about.

June 15, 2017: Release of Debut EP 9 9 9

On June 15, 2017, Jarad Anthony Higgins released his debut full-length EP, 9 9 9, with the song "Lucid Dreams" breaking out and growing his following.

2017: Attention from Artists and Signing with Grade A Productions

In 2017, Higgins received attention from artists such as Waka Flocka Flame and Southside and signed with Lil Bibby's co-owned record label, Grade A Productions.

2017: Signing with Grade A Productions and Interscope Records

In 2017, Jarad Anthony Higgins signed a recording contract with Grade A Productions and Interscope Records.

August 8, 2018: Late Night Television Debut

On August 8, 2018, Higgins made his late night television debut performing "Lucid Dreams" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

December 14, 2018: Release of Hide from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

On December 14, 2018, Higgins collaborated with American singer Seezyn for the song "Hide" from the film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" and its soundtrack.

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December 2018: Ski Mask the Slump God Confirmed Joint Mixtape

In December 2018, Ski Mask the Slump God confirmed that he would be releasing a joint mixtape with Juice WRLD titled Evil Twins in 2019, and they announced a 2019 tour featuring 30 concerts across North America.

2018: Juice WRLD Compared to Kanye West

In 2018, Billboard writer Michael Saponara noted that Juice WRLD's blossoming art was like another branch growing from the tree of Kanye West and his sparse 808s, highlighting Juice WRLD's influence from West's musical style.

2018: Spotify Names 'Emo Rap' Fastest Growing Genre

In 2018, Spotify identified 'emo rap' as its fastest-growing genre, with Juice WRLD achieving significant mainstream success as a leading figure in this sub-genre.

February 4, 2023: Fifth and Final Studio Album Announced

On February 4, 2023, Juice Wrld's estate announced that his fifth and final studio album, previously teased as 'The Party Never Ends', was in active development.