History of Lil Uzi Vert in Timeline

Lil Uzi Vert, born Symere Bysil Woods, is a prominent American rapper, singer, and songwriter hailing from Philadelphia. They rose to fame after releasing their mixtape 'Luv Is Rage' in 2015. This success secured them a recording contract with Atlantic Records, under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint, marking a significant turning point in their career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1998: Release of 'Mechanical Animals' by Marilyn Manson

In 1998, Marilyn Manson released the album 'Mechanical Animals', which Lil Uzi Vert later identified as their favorite.

2014: Beginning of Relationship with Brittany Byrd

In 2014, Lil Uzi Vert began a relationship with fashion designer Brittany Byrd.

2015: Release of 'Barter 6' by Young Thug

In 2015, Young Thug released the album 'Barter 6'.

April 29, 2016: OG Maco's Social Media Rant

On April 29, 2016, OG Maco claimed on social media that he "paved the way" for Lil Uzi Vert, accusing them of "stealing [his] sauce".

July 2016: Release of 'Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World' Mixtape

In July 2016, Lil Uzi Vert released the mixtape 'Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World'.

December 8, 2016: Arrest for Reckless Driving

On December 8, 2016, Lil Uzi Vert was arrested in Atlanta for recklessly driving a dirtbike without lights and helmets.

2016: Recognition as an Artist to Watch

In 2016, Complex identified Lil Uzi Vert as "one of those names to pay attention to", highlighting their emerging presence in the music scene.

June 26, 2017: Breakup with Brittany Byrd

On June 26, 2017, Lil Uzi Vert and Brittany Byrd broke up, which Uzi announced with a song titled "Stole Your Luv".

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August 2017: Use of Satanic Imagery on Social Media

In August 2017, Lil Uzi Vert created controversy by adding satanic imagery to their social media accounts and saying phrases associated with Satanism.

November 2017: Resolution of Reckless Driving Charge

In November 2017, the reckless driving charge was resolved with Lil Uzi Vert receiving a community service sentence.

2017: Planning the Diamond Implant

In 2017, Lil Uzi Vert started planning to have a diamond implanted in their forehead.

January 2018: Assault on Reese LaFlare

In January 2018, Lil Uzi Vert punched Reese LaFlare and bragged about it on Twitter, later deleting the tweet.

March 2018: Release of "Dead Friends" Diss Track

In March 2018, Rich the Kid released a diss track titled "Dead Friends", a play on words of Lil Uzi Vert's catchphrase, amid escalating tensions between the two.

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June 2018: Incident at Starbucks

In June 2018, Lil Uzi Vert attempted to attack Rich the Kid at a Starbucks, but was stopped by security.

July 2018: Claim of Going to Hell with Fans

In July 2018, Lil Uzi Vert told a crowd of fans that they were "going to hell" with them.

2018: Streaming Count for Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter V'

In 2018, Lil Wayne's album Tha Carter V garnered 433 million streams.

2018: Announcement of Sobriety Attempt and Call for Action Against Gun Violence

In 2018, following the death of Lil Peep, Lil Uzi Vert announced they were quitting drugs and attempting sobriety. Also, after the murder of XXXTentacion in 2018, Uzi asked for help to build a foundation against gun violence.

April 2019: Signing with Roc Nation and Release of Promotional Singles

In April 2019, Lil Uzi Vert signed with Roc Nation amidst label issues with Generation Now. Also in April 2019, they released two promotional singles, "Sanguine Paradise" and "That's a Rack", which were initially believed to be from the upcoming album, Eternal Atake.

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December 13, 2019: Release of "Futsal Shuffle 2020"

On December 13, 2019, Lil Uzi Vert released "Futsal Shuffle 2020", which served as the lead single for their upcoming album, Eternal Atake.

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2019: Relationship with JT of City Girls

Since 2019, Lil Uzi Vert has been in a relationship with JT of the hip hop duo City Girls.

March 1, 2020: Release of "That Way"

On March 1, 2020, Lil Uzi Vert released "That Way", the second single from their highly anticipated album, Eternal Atake.

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March 6, 2020: Release of 'Eternal Atake'

On March 6, 2020, Lil Uzi Vert released their album, Eternal Atake, featuring a guest appearance from Syd. The album debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.

March 12, 2020: Teasing the Deluxe Version of Eternal Atake

On March 12, 2020, Lil Uzi Vert teased the deluxe version of Eternal Atake and the sequel to their mixtape, Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2, with fourteen new tracks and guest appearances.

April 24, 2020: Release of "Sasuke"

On April 24, 2020, Lil Uzi Vert released the single "Sasuke", referencing the character from Naruto.

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July 21, 2020: Hinting at Pluto x Baby Pluto Joint Project

On July 21, 2020, Lil Uzi Vert and Future hinted at their upcoming joint project titled Pluto x Baby Pluto on social media.

October 2020: Arrest for Paintball Gun Fight

In October 2020, Lil Uzi Vert and several others were arrested in Philadelphia for involvement in a paintball gun fight.

November 13, 2020: Release of 'Pluto x Baby Pluto'

On November 13, 2020, Lil Uzi Vert and Future released their joint project 'Pluto x Baby Pluto', which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200.

2020: Promotion of New Singles on Instagram Live

In late 2020, Lil Uzi Vert began promoting new singles on Instagram Live videos, sonically similar to their earlier releases.

February 2021: Pink Diamond Implant

In February 2021, Lil Uzi Vert revealed that they had a 10-carat pink diamond implanted in their forehead, acquired from jeweler Elliot Eliantte for $24 million.

July 2, 2021: Confrontation with Saint Jhn

On July 2, 2021, Lil Uzi Vert confronted Saint Jhn, which led to a physical altercation and Uzi flashing a gun at Saint Jhn and Brittany Byrd.

July 6, 2021: Allegations of Assaulting Brittany Byrd

On July 6, 2021, XXL reported that Lil Uzi Vert allegedly hospitalized Brittany Byrd by punching her and putting a gun to her stomach.

July 16, 2021: Announcement of 'The Pink Tape' Album Title

On July 16, 2021, Lil Uzi Vert announced that their upcoming album would be titled 'The Pink Tape'. They also announced an upcoming project titled Forever Young, as well as a follow-up to Luv Is Rage 2 and a project to be released exclusively on SoundCloud.

October 29, 2021: Release of "Demon High"

On October 29, 2021, Lil Uzi Vert released the single "Demon High".

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February 2, 2022: Plea Deal for Assault Charges

On February 2, 2022, Lil Uzi Vert pleaded no contest to felony assault and misdemeanor injury charges, accepting a plea deal with probation, treatment, counseling, restitution, and a protective order.

July 12, 2022: Announcement of 'Red & White' EP

On July 12, 2022, Lil Uzi Vert announced an EP titled 'Red & White', which was intended to be released before 'Pink Tape'.

July 2022: Announcement of Pronouns

In July 2022, Lil Uzi Vert announced on Instagram that they use they/them pronouns.

October 2022: Release of "Just Wanna Rock"

In October 2022, Lil Uzi Vert released "Just Wanna Rock," which became popular on TikTok and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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March 2023: Clarification on Satanic References

In March 2023, Lil Uzi Vert stated that references to Satan were figurative and that they do not believe Satan exists.

June 30, 2023: Release of 'Pink Tape' Album

On June 30, 2023, Lil Uzi Vert released their third studio album, Pink Tape, featuring 26 songs and guest appearances. Pink Tape debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.