History of Juice Wrld in Timeline
Juice Wrld, born Jarad Anthony Higgins, was a prominent American rapper known for his contributions to the emo rap and SoundCloud rap genres. His career, though spanning only four years, left a significant mark on the music scene of the mid-to-late 2010s. His stage name, inspired by the film "Juice" (1992), reflected his ambition to dominate the music world.
1992: Release of the Film "Juice"
The crime thriller film "Juice," which later inspired Jarad Higgins' stage name, was released in 1992.
December 2, 1998: Birth of Jarad Anthony Higgins
Jarad Anthony Higgins, later known as Juice Wrld, was born on December 2, 1998.
2008: Influence of Kanye West's "808s & Heartbreak"
Released in 2008, Kanye West's album "808s & Heartbreak" had a profound influence on the development of emo rap, a genre that Juice Wrld would later contribute to significantly.
2013: Juice Wrld's Drug Use Begins
Jarad Higgins began using Percocet and Xanax in 2013.
2015: Appreciation for Kanye West's Innovation
During an interview, Juice Wrld expressed his admiration for Kanye West's innovative approach to music, comparing him to a "time traveler" who brought back fresh sounds from the future. He particularly referenced West's ability to anticipate musical trends.
2015: Juice Wrld Begins Music Career
Jarad Higgins embarked on his music career as an independent artist under the name JuicetheKidd in 2015.
2015: First Track "Forever" Released on SoundCloud
Jarad Higgins, under the name JuicetheKidd, released his first track, "Forever," on SoundCloud in 2015.
June 15, 2017: Release of Debut EP "9 9 9"
Juice Wrld released his debut full-length EP, "9 9 9," on June 15, 2017, featuring the breakout song "Lucid Dreams."
December 2017: Release of EP "Nothings Different"
Juice Wrld released the three-song EP "Nothings Different" in December 2017.
2017: Death of Lil Peep
Rapper Lil Peep, whom Juice Wrld later paid tribute to, died of an overdose in 2017.
2017: Juice Wrld Gains Recognition and Signs with Grade A Productions
Juice Wrld gained attention from prominent artists and signed with Lil Bibby's record label, Grade A Productions, in mid-2017.
2017: Lil Peep's death impacts music community
Lil Peep's death from an overdose in 2017 deeply affected the music community, including Juice Wrld, who would later pay tribute to him in his song "Legends."
2017: Signing to Grade A Productions and Interscope Records
Juice Wrld signed a recording contract with Grade A Productions and Interscope Records in 2017.
2017: Juice Wrld Graduates High School
Jarad Higgins graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School in 2017.
February 2018: Music Video Release and Interscope Records Signing
The music video for Juice Wrld's song "All Girls Are the Same" was released in February 2018, followed by his signing with Interscope Records.
May 4, 2018: "Lucid Dreams" Single and Music Video Release
Juice Wrld's single "Lucid Dreams" and its accompanying music video were released on May 4, 2018.
June 2018: XXXTentacion's death impacts Juice Wrld
Ski Mask the Slump God, a close friend and collaborator of both XXXTentacion and Juice Wrld, expressed his grief over their deaths, highlighting the impact of XXXTentacion's passing in June 2018.
June 18, 2018: XXXTentacion's Murder
XXXTentacion, a friend of Juice Wrld, was murdered on June 18, 2018.
August 8, 2018: Late Night Television Debut on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Juice Wrld made his late-night television debut, performing "Lucid Dreams" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on August 8, 2018.
November 2018: Public Announcement of Relationship with Ally Lotti
In November 2018, Juice Wrld and Ally Lotti made their relationship public via Instagram, sharing their love with fans and followers.
December 14, 2018: Collaboration on "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" Soundtrack
Juice Wrld collaborated with Seezyn on the song "Hide" for the film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" and its soundtrack, both released on December 14, 2018.
December 2018: Re-release of "Goodbye & Good Riddance"
On May 28, 2021, to commemorate its third anniversary, Juice Wrld's debut album "Goodbye & Good Riddance" was re-released. The re-release featured two new tracks, "734" and a remix of "Lucid Dreams" with Lil Uzi Vert. "Armed and Dangerous," included in the December 2018 Spotify and Tidal reissue, was removed from the tracklist.
2018: Release of Debut Album "Goodbye & Good Riddance"
Juice Wrld released his triple-platinum debut album, "Goodbye & Good Riddance," in 2018.
2018: Juice Wrld's "Legends" foreshadows tragedy
In 2018, Juice Wrld released "Legends," a song dedicated to XXXTentacion, who died that same year. The lyrics, which seemed to predict an early death, gained significant attention after Juice Wrld's passing.
2018: Juice Wrld's Musical Influences
In 2018, Juice Wrld cited a diverse range of musical influences, including Travis Scott, Chief Keef, Kanye West, and Billy Idol. He acknowledged the impact of Kanye West's "808s & Heartbreak" on his own emo-rap style.
2018: Rise of Emo Rap
In 2018, Spotify identified "emo rap" as its fastest-growing genre. Juice Wrld, with his blend of hip-hop and emo influences, became a prominent figure in this burgeoning subgenre, further solidifying his position in the music industry.
March 8, 2019: Death Race for Love Release
On March 8, 2019, Juice Wrld released his second studio album, "Death Race for Love," which was preceded by the singles "Robbery" and "Hear Me Calling." The album achieved significant success, topping the Billboard 200 chart.
June 2019: Death of Juice Wrld's Father
Juice Wrld's father passed away in June 2019.
November 2019: Incident on Juice Wrld's plane sparks controversy
In November 2019, an incident occurred on Juice Wrld's plane before his departure for Australia, prompting a search of the aircraft. This event later fueled controversy surrounding his death.
December 8, 2019: Death of Juice Wrld
Juice Wrld passed away on December 8, 2019, due to a drug overdose.
December 13, 2019: Juice Wrld's funeral
Juice Wrld's funeral took place on December 13, 2019, at the Holy Temple Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Harvey, Illinois. Attendees included fellow artists Ski Mask the Slump God and Young Thug.
2019: Release of Second Album "Death Race for Love"
Juice Wrld released his second album, "Death Race for Love," in 2019, which became his first to debut at number one in the US.
January 2020: "Lucid Dreams" Surpasses One Billion Streams
"Lucid Dreams" by Juice Wrld reached over one billion streams on Spotify by January 2020.
January 17, 2020: Posthumous Appearance on Eminem's "Godzilla"
On January 17, 2020, Juice Wrld made his first posthumous appearance on Eminem's track "Godzilla" from the album "Music to Be Murdered By." The song was a hit, reaching number three on the Hot 100 and number one on the UK Singles Chart.
January 22, 2020: Juice Wrld's cause of death revealed
On January 22, 2020, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office declared that Juice Wrld died from toxic levels of oxycodone and codeine.
2020: Global Streaming Success
In 2020, Juice Wrld's music garnered over 5.9 billion streams on Spotify, making him the fourth most streamed artist globally that year. This posthumous achievement highlighted his enduring popularity and musical influence.
2020: Release of Posthumous Album "Legends Never Die"
Juice Wrld's first posthumous album, "Legends Never Die," was released in 2020, achieving significant chart success.
January 15, 2021: Release of "Bad Boy" with Young Thug
On January 15, 2021, Juice Wrld's estate released "Bad Boy," a collaboration with Young Thug. The accompanying music video, directed by Cole Bennett, was filmed before Juice Wrld's death, marking their last collaboration.
2021: Release of "Fighting Demons" and "Girl of My Dreams"
In 2021, Juice Wrld's estate announced his second posthumous album, "Fighting Demons," linked to the documentary "Juice Wrld: Into the Abyss." The album was preceded by the singles "Already Dead," "Wandered to LA" (featuring Justin Bieber), and "Girl of My Dreams" (featuring Suga of BTS). Notably, "Girl of My Dreams" marked Juice Wrld's first number one on the Billboard Digital Song Sales chart.
2021: Release of Posthumous Album "Fighting Demons" and Documentary
Juice Wrld's second posthumous album, "Fighting Demons," was released in 2021, along with the documentary film "Juice Wrld: Into the Abyss."
2022: Featured on DJ Khaled's "God Did" and Release of "In My Head"
In 2022, Juice Wrld was featured on DJ Khaled's album "God Did" on the track "Juice Wrld Did." Khaled explained that the song was included as a tribute to Juice Wrld, advocated by Lil Bibby. Later in 2022, Juice Wrld's estate released "In My Head," accompanied by a music video using archival footage of his career.
February 4, 2023: Announcement of Final Album
On February 4, 2023, Juice Wrld's estate announced that his fifth and final studio album, "The Party Never Ends," was in development. This news generated considerable anticipation among his fans eager to hear his last musical creations.