History of Juice Wrld in Timeline

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

1992: Inspiration from the movie "Juice"

In 1992, the crime thriller film "Juice" was released, which later inspired Jarad Anthony Higgins to create his stage name, Juice Wrld.

December 2, 1998: Jarad Anthony Higgins' Birth

On December 2, 1998, Jarad Anthony Higgins, later known as Juice Wrld, was born in Chicago, Illinois.

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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.

2013: Started using Percocet and Xanax

In 2013, Higgins began using Percocet and Xanax.

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.

December 2017: Release of Nothings Different EP

In December 2017, Higgins released the three-song EP "Nothings Different".

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: Higgins graduates from High School

In 2017, Jarad Anthony Higgins graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

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.

2017: Dedication to Lil Peep

In 2017, Juice WRLD dedicated his song "Legends" to Lil Peep who overdosed in late 2017.

2017: Lil Peep Died

In 2017, Lil Peep passed away of an overdose.

February 2018: Music Video Release for All Girls Are the Same

In February 2018, a Cole Bennett-directed music video for "All Girls Are the Same" was released, and Interscope Records signed Higgins for $3 million.

May 4, 2018: Release of Lucid Dreams as a Single

On May 4, 2018, "Lucid Dreams" was officially released as a single with a Cole Bennett-directed music video.

June 2018: XXXTentacion's Death and Ski Mask the Slump God's Reaction

In June 2018, following the death of XXXTentacion, Ski Mask the Slump God expressed his grief on Twitter, also referencing Juice WRLD's passing.

June 18, 2018: XXXTentacion's Murder

On June 18, 2018, rapper XXXTentacion was murdered, one day before Juice Wrld released a two-song EP titled Too Soon.. dedicated to him and Lil Peep.

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!

November 2018: Juice WRLD Reveals Relationship with Ally Lotti

In November 2018, Juice WRLD and Ally Lotti revealed that they were dating via Instagram.

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.

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.

December 2018: Armed and Dangerous included in Goodbye & Good Riddance reissue

In December 2018, the single "Armed and Dangerous" was included on the Spotify and Tidal reissue of the album "Goodbye & Good Riddance".

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: Release of Goodbye & Good Riddance

In 2018, Jarad Anthony Higgins released his triple platinum debut album "Goodbye & Good Riddance", which included the hit single "Lucid Dreams".

2018: Dedication to XXXTentacion

In 2018, Juice WRLD dedicated his song "Legends" to XXXTentacion who was murdered in mid-2018.

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.

March 8, 2019: Release of Death Race for Love Album

On March 8, 2019, Higgins' second studio album, "Death Race for Love", was released, preceded by the singles "Robbery" and "Hear Me Calling".

June 2019: Death of Higgins' Father

In June 2019, Higgins' father passed away.

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, leading to a search of his plane.

December 8, 2019: Juice Wrld's Death

On December 8, 2019, Jarad Anthony Higgins, professionally known as Juice Wrld, passed away.

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. Friends and family, including Ski Mask the Slump God and Young Thug, attended the ceremony.

2019: Release of Death Race for Love

In 2019, Jarad Anthony Higgins released his second album, "Death Race for Love", which contained the hit single "Robbery" and became his first number one debut on the US Billboard 200.

2019: Uncle Murda's 'Rap Up' Tribute

In 2019, Uncle Murda addressed the death of Juice WRLD in his annual 'Rap Up' song, paying respects to his legacy.

January 2020: "Lucid Dreams" Over One Billion Streams

By January 2020, Juice Wrld's "Lucid Dreams" reached over one billion streams on Spotify.

January 17, 2020: Posthumous Appearance on Eminem's Music to Be Murdered By

On January 17, 2020, Higgins' first posthumous appearance was on Eminem's eleventh studio album "Music to Be Murdered By" on the track "Godzilla".

January 22, 2020: Cause of Death Announced

On January 22, 2020, it was announced that Juice WRLD's cause of death was due to toxic levels of oxycodone and codeine.

2020: Most Streamed Artist

In 2020, Higgins was streamed on Spotify over 5.9 billion times, making him the fourth most streamed artist in the world.

2020: Release of Legends Never Die

In 2020, Juice Wrld's first posthumous album, "Legends Never Die", was released, matching chart records.

January 15, 2021: Release of Bad Boy featuring Young Thug

On January 15, 2021, Higgins' estate released "Bad Boy" (featuring Young Thug), accompanied by a Cole Bennett-directed music video shot entirely before Higgins' death.

2021: Collaborations, New Album Teaser, and Documentary Film

In 2021, Juice Wrld was featured on tracks by Migos and Maroon 5. His management teased a posthumous project titled The Party Never Ends. His second posthumous album, Fighting Demons, was released as a tie-in for the documentary film Juice Wrld: Into the Abyss.

2021: Release of Fighting Demons and Juice Wrld: Into the Abyss

In 2021, Juice Wrld's second posthumous album, "Fighting Demons", was released alongside the documentary film "Juice Wrld: Into the Abyss".

2022: Extended Versions and Collaborations

In early 2022, an extended version of "Go Hard", titled "Go Hard 2.0", was added to Fighting Demons. Juice Wrld was also featured on DJ Khaled's album, God Did, and released a collaborative single with Marshmello titled "Bye Bye".

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.

September 9, 2024: Release of 'The Pre-Party' EP

On September 9, 2024, Juice Wrld's estate released a two-track EP titled 'The Pre-Party' as a precursor to his upcoming album 'The Party Never Ends'.

2024: Release of The Party Never Ends and Fortnite appearance

In 2024, Juice Wrld's third posthumous album, "The Party Never Ends", was released alongside an appearance and virtual concert in the video game Fortnite.