History of Lil Pump in Timeline
Gazzy Fabio Garcia (Lil Pump) is an American rapper who gained fame in the late 2010s as part of the SoundCloud rap movement. Known for his minimalist music and energetic public image, he achieved mainstream success with his 2017 single "Gucci Gang," which reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. This single led to the release of his self-titled debut album later that year. He is primarily known for his contributions to contemporary rap music and his presence in popular culture.
2016: Debut Single and Rise in SoundCloud Rap
In 2016, Lil Pump's rap career began after Smokepurpp produced a track and asked him to freestyle over it, leading to his debut single, "Lil Pump," released on SoundCloud. He followed this with other singles and gained recognition in the South Florida underground rap scene, co-headlining the No Jumper tour and performing at Rolling Loud Festival in 2016.
2016: Deleted Tweet
Lil Pump deleted a 2016 tweet of his that read "FUCK DONALD TRUMP" after it went viral on Twitter in 2020.
June 9, 2017: Record Deal Signing
On June 9, 2017, Lil Pump signed a record deal with Tha Lights Global and Warner Records, two months before his seventeenth birthday.
July 2017: Debut Mixtape Announcement
In July 2017, Lil Pump announced that his debut mixtape was in the works and would be released in August.
October 6, 2017: Release of Debut Studio Album
On October 6, 2017, Lil Pump released his self-titled debut studio album, featuring Smokepurpp, Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty, Chief Keef, Rick Ross, and 2 Chainz.
November 8, 2017: "Gucci Gang" Peaks on Billboard Hot 100
On November 8, 2017, Lil Pump's song "Gucci Gang" peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
2017: Rise to Prominence
In 2017, Lil Pump rose to prominence as part of the SoundCloud rap scene, known for his minimalist music and public persona. He gained mainstream attention with his single "Gucci Gang" in 2017, which reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and preceded his debut album.
January 11, 2018: "Gucci Gang" Certified Gold and Platinum
On January 11, 2018, Lil Pump's song "Gucci Gang" was certified gold and platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
January 2018: Contract Voided
In January 2018, Lil Pump's contract with Warner Bros. Records was voided because he was a minor at the time of signing.
January 18, 2018: "I Shyne" Release
On January 18, 2018, Lil Pump released the single "I Shyne" with producer Carnage.
February 15, 2018: Arrest for Discharging a Weapon
On February 15, 2018, Lil Pump was arrested for discharging a weapon in an inhabited place after a home invasion attempt at his residence in San Fernando Valley. Police found evidence suggesting the bullet came from inside the home, leading to an investigation of his mother for endangering a minor and having an unsecured firearm.
February 2018: Rumors of Signing with 1017 Records
In February 2018, Lil Pump sparked rumors that he had signed with Gucci Mane's imprint, 1017 Records.
April 13, 2018: "Esskeetit" Single Release
On April 13, 2018, Lil Pump released the single "Esskeetit", which debuted and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 24, 2018: "Esskeetit" Performance on The Tonight Show
On May 24, 2018, Lil Pump performed "Esskeetit" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
July 31, 2018: "Gucci Gang" Certified Triple Platinum
As of July 31, 2018, Lil Pump's song "Gucci Gang" was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
August 2018: Harverd Dropout Tour Announced and Cancelled
In August 2018, Lil Pump announced a tour to promote his unreleased album Harverd Dropout, but it was cancelled a month later due to unforeseen circumstances.
August 29, 2018: Arrested for Driving Without a License
On August 29, 2018, Lil Pump was arrested for driving without a license in Miami.
September 7, 2018: "I Love It" Collaboration Release
On September 7, 2018, Lil Pump collaborated with Kanye West and Adele Givens for the track "I Love It". The track went straight to number 1 on the Canadian Hot 100.
October 2018: Prison Sentence
In October 2018, Lil Pump's manager told Billboard that Lil Pump had served a prison sentence, but did not provide details.
December 4, 2018: Arrested in Copenhagen and Banned from Denmark
On December 4, 2018, Lil Pump was arrested by Danish police in Copenhagen for possessing marijuana and was fined. He was subsequently banned from entering the country for two years.
December 13, 2018: Arrested at Miami Airport
On December 13, 2018, Lil Pump was arrested at a Miami airport for disorderly conduct after arguing with security employees during a luggage search for cannabis.
December 16, 2018: Accusations of Racism
On December 16, 2018, Lil Pump was accused of being racist towards Asians after previewing a snippet of his new song "Butterfly Doors" which contained Asian stereotypes and slurs.
2018: "Life Like Me" Preview
The song "Life Like Me" was first previewed by Lil Pump in 2018, and later released on September 16, 2020.
February 21, 2019: "Be Like Me" Release
On February 21, 2019, Lil Pump released the song "Be Like Me" featuring Lil Wayne, with a music video also released.
2019: Harverd Dropout Album Release
In 2019, Lil Pump released his second album, Harverd Dropout, which peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200 but received negative reviews from critics.
February 13, 2020: Brief Retirement Announcement
On February 13, 2020, Lil Pump stated on his Instagram story that he was quitting music, but days later, he retracted the statement and previewed a new song.
September 16, 2020: "Life Like Me" Single Release
On September 16, 2020, Lil Pump released a new single "Life Like Me" on his SoundCloud account.
October 26, 2020: Endorsement of Donald Trump
On October 26, 2020, Lil Pump endorsed the campaign of President Donald Trump in the 2020 United States presidential election, citing Joe Biden's tax plan as his reasoning. He wore a Make America Great Again baseball cap.
December 2020: Banned from JetBlue
In December 2020, Lil Pump was banned from JetBlue after refusing to wear a mask on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2021: NFT Partnership
In March 2021, Lil Pump partnered with the NFT marketplace Sweet to release a special NFT collection including digital jewelry and trading cards.
August 12, 2021: "Racks to the Ceiling" Release
On August 12, 2021, Lil Pump released "Racks to the Ceiling" featuring Tory Lanez.
November 2021: IRS Lien Filed
In November 2021, the IRS filed a lien on Lil Pump's Miami home for unpaid taxes in the amount of $1.6 million.
December 14, 2021: No Name Album Release
On December 14, 2021, Lil Pump and producer Ronny J released a new album titled No Name, which was not promoted on social media, leading to commercial failure.
April 8, 2022: Father's Death
On April 8, 2022, Lil Pump announced on his Instagram account that his father, Fabio Garcia, had died.
April 12, 2022: "All The Sudden" Release
On April 12, 2022, Lil Pump released "All The Sudden", the lead single for Lil Pump 2.
March 2023: Lil Pump 2 Album Announcement
In March 2023, Lil Pump announced the cover and tracklist for his second studio album, Lil Pump 2.
September 15, 2023: Lil Pump 2 Deluxe Version Release
On September 15, 2023, the deluxe version of Lil Pump 2 was released, containing new tracks: "6 Rings", "Glow in the Dark", "I Sell" and "Rick Rubin".
2023: Lil Pump 2 Album Release
In 2023, Lil Pump released his third album, Lil Pump 2, which received positive reviews but did not chart in any known territory.
2024: Continued Support for Trump
In 2024, Lil Pump continued his support for Donald Trump. He announced plans to perform a song in support of Donald Trump.
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