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.
1992: Release of the Movie Juice
In 1992, the crime thriller film Juice was released, which later inspired Jarad Anthony Higgins' stage name, Juice Wrld.
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December 2, 1998: Jarad Anthony Higgins Born
On December 2, 1998, Jarad Anthony Higgins, later known as Juice Wrld, was born in Chicago, Illinois.
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2008: Inspiration from Kanye West
In 2008, Kanye West released his influential fourth album, "808s & Heartbreak", inspiring the emo rap scene and vulnerable artists like Juice Wrld.
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2013: Began Using Percocet and Xanax
In 2013, Higgins began using Percocet and Xanax, highlighting his early struggles with drug use.
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2015: Kanye West Influence Mentioned
During an interview with All Def Music, Higgins mentioned in 2015 that he felt Kanye West was a time traveler.
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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: Graduation From High School
In 2017, Higgins graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School, marking the end of his secondary education.
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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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2017: Dedication to Lil Peep
In 2017, Juice Wrld dedicated his song "Legends" to Lil Peep, who overdosed at age 21.
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2017: Lil Peep's Death
In 2017, Lil Peep died of an overdose, leading Higgins to dedicate the Too Soon... EP to him and XXXTentacion.
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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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June 2018: XXXTentacion's Death
In June 2018, XXXTentacion, a close friend and collaborator of Juice Wrld, was shot and killed, prompting Ski Mask the Slump God to express his grief, noting that his brothers were being taken from him.
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June 18, 2018: XXXTentacion's Death
On June 18, 2018, XXXTentacion was murdered, one day before Higgins released the Too Soon.. EP dedicated to him and Lil Peep.
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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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November 2018: Relationship with Ally Lotti Revealed
In November 2018, Juice Wrld and his girlfriend, Ally Lotti, revealed via Instagram that they were dating.
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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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December 2018: Album Re-Issue
In December 2018, the single "Armed and Dangerous" was included on the Spotify and Tidal re-issue of his album.
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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: Dedication to XXXTentacion
In 2018, Juice Wrld dedicated his song "Legends" to XXXTentacion, who was murdered at age 20.
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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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June 2019: Higgins' Father's Death
In June 2019, Higgins' father passed away, marking a personal loss for the artist.
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November 2019: Federal Investigation and Plane Search
In November 2019, Juice Wrld was suspected by federal authorities of illegal activity following an incident before his departure for Australia, prompting a search of his plane.
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December 8, 2019: Juice Wrld's Death
December 8, 2019, marks the tragic death of Jarad Anthony Higgins, professionally known as Juice Wrld, who passed away at a young age.
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December 13, 2019: Juice Wrld's Funeral
On December 13, 2019, Juice Wrld's funeral was held at the Holy Temple Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Harvey, with friends and family in attendance, including collaborators Ski Mask the Slump God and Young Thug.
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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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2019: Uncle Murda's Rap Up
In 2019, Rapper Uncle Murda addressed the death of Juice Wrld in his annual 'Rap Up' song, paying respects recognizing Juice WRLD's legacy.
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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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January 17, 2020: Posthumous Appearance on Eminem's Album
On January 17, 2020, Higgins made his first posthumous appearance on Eminem's album Music to Be Murdered By on the track "Godzilla".
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January 22, 2020: Cause of Death Announced
On January 22, 2020, it was announced that Juice Wrld's cause of death was toxic levels of oxycodone and codeine.
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2020: Most Streamed Artist on Spotify
In 2020, Higgins was streamed on Spotify over 5.9 billion times, making him the fourth most streamed artist in the world.
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2020: Legends Never Die Posthumous Release
In 2020, Higgins' first posthumous album, Legends Never Die, was released, achieving significant chart success.
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January 15, 2021: Release of Bad Boy
On January 15, 2021, Higgins' estate released "Bad Boy" (featuring Young Thug), accompanied by a Cole Bennett-directed music video.
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2021: Releases and Documentary
In 2021, Higgins was featured on multiple tracks and his estate announced the release of his second posthumous album, Fighting Demons, alongside the documentary Juice Wrld: Into the Abyss.
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2021: Fighting Demons Posthumous Release
In 2021, Higgins' second posthumous album, Fighting Demons, was released, along with the documentary film Juice Wrld: Into the Abyss.
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2022: Continued Posthumous Releases
In 2022, an extended version of "Go Hard" was added to Fighting Demons, and Higgins was featured on DJ Khaled's album God Did, along with the release of "Bye Bye" with Marshmello and "In My Head".
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February 4, 2023: Fifth and Final Studio Album Announcement
On February 4, 2023, Juice Wrld's estate announced that his fifth and final studio album, "The Party Never Ends", was in active development.
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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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2024: The Party Never Ends Posthumous Release
In 2024, Higgins' third posthumous album, The Party Never Ends, was released, accompanied by a virtual concert in Fortnite.
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