https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k The fame of Lil Uzi Vert en-us 2020-03-17 13:43:27 UTC 2020-03-27 12:05:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/271d.png 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/463174543 Lil Uzi Vert was born Symere Woods on (July 31st, 1994. Born and raised in Philadelphia, United States of America. Uzi gained initial recognition specifically in the underground rap scene on the popular music app, Soundcloud with the release of the commercial mixtape, Luv is Rage (2015). The success of this mixtape led to Uzi being signed to the record label, Atlantic Records. The year later in 2016, Uzi released his second mixtape, Lil Uzi VS The World which attracted mainstream attention with his hit 'Money Longer' which peaked at number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100.]]> 2020-03-17 13:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/463174543 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464270029 From Uzi's hits such as Money Longer, and more predominantly XO Tour Llif3 off of his debut album Luv is Rage 2; Uzi has gained public attention.]]> 2020-03-18 11:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464270029 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464273137 In the genre of Hip Hop, every year, the magazine/site XXL releases an XXL Freshman list who classify as that years 'Next Big Artists' or, typically new artists are given a platform which reaches all areas of rap and hip hop. The 2016 XXL Freshman list was arguably the most impactful and generational Freshman list as it showed the evolution of rap and the direction it was going in. The Freshman cover featured artists who had received a lot of flack due to their 'mumble-style' of rap such as; Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage and Lil Yachty to name a few. More notably, as part of the XXL Freshman list, artists perform a cypher (freestyle) together over the same beat. This cypher was credited with initial negative reviews due to this new sound/wave of rap. However, stood the test of time to now be considered one of the most influential and evolutionary Freshman lists in XXL history as all of the artists in this cypher have gone on to become superstars.]]> 2020-03-18 11:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464273137 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464291258 At the 2018 Grammys, Lil Uzi Vert is interviewed by E! News' Reporter and Host, Giuliana Rancic. This interview highlights the level of fame that Uzi has reached at this point, not only to be at the Grammys as a guest, however to also be interviewed on the Red Carpet and a huge televised event by a largely popular broadcaster, in E! News. This video has amassed, a total of 638,406 views on YouTube.]]> 2020-03-18 11:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464291258 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464311393 The 2018 Grammys pulled in 19.8 Million viewers, highlighting how many people would have been in view of Lil Uz Vert.]]> 2020-03-18 11:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464311393 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464316354 Lil Uzi Vert @LILUZIVERT on Twitter: 6.3 Million Followers.

Lil Uzi Vert @liluzivert on Instagram: 11.9 Million Followers.

Lil Uzi Vert @LIL UZI VERT on YouTube: 6.64 Million Subscribers.]]> 2020-03-18 11:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464316354 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464324389 Uzi collaborated with the rap group Migos in October 2016 on the single "Bad and Boujee" which in January 2017 reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Uzi Vert's first number 1 single as a featured artist, and his highest charting single. On February 27, 2017, Woods released the EP Luv Is Rage 1.5 whilst on tour with The Weeknd. The EP was positively received for its "nerdy" nature with Kingdom Hearts themed instrumentals and lyrics referring to anime, Steven Universe and hentai. The EP was also credited as the start of Woods' affiliation with the "emo-rapper" label due to the heartbreak-associated lyrics on the song "Luv Scars K.o 1600" and references to threats of suicide and depression on the stand-out track "XO Tour Llif3". https://populartimelines.com/timeline/Lil-Uzi-Vert]]> 2020-03-18 12:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464324389 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464326138 Lil Uzi Vert is very much into his fashion, often wearing womens clothing and accessories which changes the masculine norm slightly. Images of Uzi wearing skirts and carrying handbags became the subject of trolls who would label Uzi as a woman and label his sexuality which was false, as Lil Uzi Vert has expressed that he is straight through his music. Along with his music being around his love and breakup with former girlfriend, Britney Murphy who is featured on 4 of Uzi's mixtape projects.
While Uzi is rather flamboyant for a genre of music which is polarised by 'masculine thugs', he has probably gained more as its more publicity around his name.]]> 2020-03-18 12:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464326138 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464339290 Uzi's appearance is hardly ordinary. While face tattoos and dreads have become the norm in rap, Uzi has his entire face covered in tattoos, while he adorns different coloured hair every other month.. This is referenced in his song 'Banned from TV' on his Mixtape Luv is Rage (2015), 'I tat my face, I dye my hair and let it lock up, yeah'. 
Uzi's appearance is relatively normal in the rap industry, therefore it would suggest that he wants to be perceived as different, however it also places him into a group of rappers.]]> 2020-03-18 12:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464339290 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464359129 GQ Interview normalises Uzi by interviewing him on the '10 Things Lil Uzi Vert Can't Live Without'. It's an informal setting, showcasing his cars behind him and generally, Uzi flexes his wealth in this video, however as he has the money and fame to afford these items, it is normal life to him.]]> 2020-03-18 12:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464359129 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464495983 "XO Tour Llif3" (stylized as "XO TOUR Llif3"^[2] and pronounced "XO Tour Life") is a single by American rapper Lil Uzi Vertfrom his extended play Luv Is Rage 1.5 (2017) and debut album Luv Is Rage 2 (2017). It was released on Soundcloud on February 26, 2017,^[3] and later on all music streaming platforms on March 24, 2017. The track was produced by TM88, with co-production by JW Lucas.^[4][5] It peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Lil Uzi Vert's highest-charting single as a solo artist at the time, as well as his second top 10 entry overall after his feature on "Bad and Boujee" by Migos. It is Lil Uzi Vert’s most popular song, and has amassed over 1 billion streams on Spotify. 
Lil Uzi went on to release three separate videos for the song, with the first being iconic. The first video release is unlisted on Uzi's YouTube channel and is unable to be linked through Padlet, therefore below is a link to the official unlisted version on Uzi's YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgmvg-zzctI&list=PLoeP8l1KXc3F4gHRLBjefNbIc2PhPvZkK&index=7 ]]> 2020-03-18 14:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464495983 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464698337 Uzi's sophomore album Eternal Atake has been teased since July 17th, 2018. The title is in reference to the mass suicide of the cult group Eternal Atake. It has been a rocky road since the teasing of the album, after countless delays, Uzi announcing his retirement in early 2019 and before releasing singles 'Thats a Rack' and 'Sanguine Paradise'. Though the countless delays of the project; Uzi had teased the album for long enough which began to create a buzz from his core fanbase (including me). 
However, as Uzi released his hit 'Futsal Shuffle 2020' in the December of 2019 which went along with a dance challenge, it was safe to assume that this was the beginning of the marketing and that Eternal Atake was close to release. 
Uzi then began to use social media much more. By responding to fans on twitter and completely clearing his instagram feed so that there was no pictures, for him to then release pictures related to the theme of the project. 
Uzi then announced the release date for Eternal Atake on 13/03/20. He released a short film on YouTube which was marketing for the album and featured snippets of his songs and shortly after, released the album a whole week earlier which caught many by surprise (I can vouch for the surprise because I was overwhelmed with both happiness and excitement). ]]> 2020-03-18 15:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464698337 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464717531 In the first week of sales, Eternal Atake sold 288,000 equivalent album units and claimed the top spot for Number 1 Album on the Billboard Top 100. This was the best selling week for an album for any artist since 2018 and the fourth best selling week for any artist ever. "Every song on the album besides “Futsal Shuffle 2020” (which appears as a bonus track) debuted in the Top 20 on U.S. Spotify; “Baby Pluto” topped the stateside streaming chart with 3.364 million plays and debuted at No. 6 on the global chart with 4.691 million streams."

Uzi then revealed that he had a Deluxe Version of the album, asked fans on Twitter what songs they wanted (as many of Uzi's song snippets had leaked online throughout the years), and released another album within Eternal Atake. This album is called Lil Uzi VS The World 2 which dons similarly, the same artwork as its mixtape predecessor Lil Uzi VS The World which released in 2016.

]]> 2020-03-18 16:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/464717531 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/475032168 Uzi is regarded as being 'cute', 'innocent' and just a cool guy. Fans make videos highlighting WHY uzi should be protected at all costs. The video has clips of uzi in interviews, along with in public with friends or fans.]]> 2020-03-25 17:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/475032168 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478007485 2020-03-27 10:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478007485 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478032178 Marliyn Manson is somebody that Uzi looks up to. In this interview, roles are reversed and Manson speaks on Uzi.

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7957999/marilyn-manson-lil-uzi-vert-luv-is-rage-2]]> 2020-03-27 10:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478032178 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478219794 Eternal Take proves this statement wrong]]> 2020-03-27 12:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478219794 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478220965 Eternal Atake Stats]]> 2020-03-27 12:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478220965 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478222288 2020-03-27 12:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478222288 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478223778 Sarah Thomas]]> 2020-03-27 12:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478223778 201266916 https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478224948 2020-03-27 12:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/201266916/vv9mzrxhn26k/wish/478224948