Lil Uzi Vert is a rapper from Philadelphia. The performer works in a style that is similar to southern rap. Almost every track that entered the artist’s repertoire belongs to his pen.
In 2014, the musician presented his debut mixtape, Purple Thoughtz. The artist then released The Real Uzi, cementing the success of the previous mixtape. Actually, from that moment, the starry path of Leela Uzi Verta began.
Childhood and adolescence of Samir Woods
Samir Woods (rapper’s real name) was born on July 31, 1994, in Philadelphia. The boy’s childhood was moderate and calm. During his school years, Lil began to get involved in music. His preference was for Michael Jackson’s tracks.
Besides, Leela liked the compositions of Ying Yang Twins, Wiz Khalifa, and Meek Mill. The creativity of the aforementioned rappers formed the “correct” musical taste for the future rap star.
Lil Uzi Verta did not limit himself exclusively to rap. In adolescence, the young man liked the work of the shocking Marilyn Manson. His sincere love of rap began when his classmate began performing freestyle in the 10th grade.
Woods was in awe of freestyle. Since that period, the “raved” on-stage performances. Soon, the young man, together with his friends, created a group called Steaktown. The team has existed for several years. Woods disbanded the lineup. Working in a group allowed the black guy to decide on his future profession.
Samir has no education behind him. He did not finish school. After leaving school, he got a job in a store. Samir lasted exactly 4 days. He quit his job. This attitude to life forced his mother to kick her son out of the house.
After this incident, Samir got his first tattoo, the word “faith” became it. The young man got a tattoo right on his face. He never stopped believing in his capabilities. The guy “breathed” music.
The creative path of Lil Uzi Verta
If we talk about recognition, then Lil received it only in 2015. The guy began to create rap much earlier. Already in 2014, the rapper released a mini-compilation Purple Thoughtz.
An iconic acquaintance with Don Cannon took place a little later. The man heard one of the rapper’s tracks on the radio and offered Leel to sign a contract. The aspiring singer has collaborated with Generation Now and Atlantic Records.
Lil Uzi Verta admitted that working with recording studios is equal to hard labor. The producers were constantly dictating how the tracks should sound. They “erased” the personality of the performer. Having released the musical composition Money Longer, the singer secured the status of the author of one hit. Previously recorded tracks have lost their popularity.
The peak of the rapper’s popularity
In 2015, the rapper’s discography was replenished with the album Luvis Rage. This compilation was a welcome discovery in the rap industry. The following stars worked on the album: Don Cannon, M-TRAX, Smatt Certified, etc.
In 2016, Lil presented The Perfect Luv Tape compilation. It is one of the rapper’s most good records. Despite the recognition, the young man continued to work hard. At the end of the year, he recorded a new compilation 1017 vs. The World.
This composition was included in the new album of rapper Luvis Rage 2. The compilation was released in 2017. At the same time, the artist also shot a video for the song XO Tour Llif3. In the first week of sales, more than 100 thousand copies of the album were sold out.
In 2017, Leal co-wrote the Fast and Furious 8 soundtrack with Quavo and Travis Scott. The musical composition was named Go Off.
Personal life of Lil Uzi Verta
There is practically no information about the rapper’s personal life. At this point in her life, Lil gives herself to her career, fans, and stage. The celebrity has no wife and children. But it is known that he had a long-term relationship. The singer’s chosen one in 2014 was fashion designer Brittany Bird. The lovers were together until 2017.
The fact that there was a warm relationship between the young people is evidenced by the fact that Brittany toured with Leal. And she even went on stage with him. The artist dedicated more than one track to his beloved. The fans learned that the couple broke up from the song that Lil dedicated to an unpleasant stage in his life.
The performer interacts with his fans not only during performances. He actively uses social media. It is there that his “fans” can find out about the latest news from the life of their idol. Leal maintains close relationships with other members of the rap industry. In particular, his Instagram page has several joint photos with Lil Peep.
After he died in 2017 (drug overdose), the singer said that he would stop using illegal drugs. Leal began to lead a more moderate lifestyle.
After the murder of rapper XXXTentacion, Leal even asked other performers for help in starting an organization against gun violence.
Lil Uzi Vert now
In 2018, the rapper announced work on a new album, Eternal Atake. And although the rapper promised to release a compilation in 2018, fans were able to listen to the album only in March 2020.
Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake album seemed to many more like a meme than a release. The premiere of the collection was postponed for two years. Lil managed to cancel concerts, quarreled with the label, and even for a short time went into the so-called “creative break”.
The secret of Eternal Atake lies in the fact that in the collection, fans can find musical compositions to their liking. Minimal trap fans are delighted with bangers from the first third of the album, for which Leel’s alter ego Baby Pluto is in charge. The most aggressive tracks are hidden here, where the rapper brags about how successful he is with the opposite sex.
