Symere Bysil Woods, known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Characterized by his face tattoos, facial piercings, eccentric hairstyles and androgynous fashion, his music is defined by often dark subject matters and imagery built on a melodic emo approach to trap. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Lil Uzi gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage, which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records, to whom he signed to under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint. Lil Uzi Vert attracted mainstream attention following the release of his debut single "Money Longer" in 2016. The song would act as the lead single for the subsequent mixtape Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World, which also contained the song "You Was Right".
| Birth name: | Symere Bysil Woods |
| Also known as: | Renji, Baby Pluto, Sasuke |
| Born: | July 31, 1994, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres: | Alternative trap, emo rap, punk rap |
| Occupation(s): | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Instruments: | Vocals |
| Years active: | 2010–present |
| Labels: | Roc Nation, Atlantic, Generation Now |
| Associated acts: | DJ Drama, Don Cannon, Gucci Mane, Playboi Carti, Young Thug |
| Website: | Lil Uzi Vert's Official site |
| Twitter: | Lil Uzi Vert's Twitter profile |
| Instagram: | Lil Uzi Vert's Instagram profile |
| Facebook: | Lil Uzi Vert's Facebook profile |
| Youtube: | Lil Uzi Vert's Youtube channel |
| Spotify: | Lil Uzi Vert's Spotify |
| SoundCloud: | Lil Uzi Vert's SoundCloud |
About Lil Uzi Vert
Rapper known for his mixtape Luv Is Rage, which was released on October 30, 2015. He also collaborated with Migos on the hit "Bad and Boujee," which landed on Billboard's Hot 100.
Before Fame
He credits his high school friend William Aston for getting him into rapping after first listening to him freestyle.
Achievement
His debut studio album, Luv is Rage 2, reached number one on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart.
Family Life
His real name is Symere Woods. He grew up in North Philadelphia. He previously dated model Brittany Byrd.
Associations
Rap stars Wiz Khalifa and Young Thug were featured on Luv Is Rage.
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