Lil Uzi Vert
A Philadelphia rap innovator who fused punk energy with melodic trap, becoming a defining voice for a generation that embraced emotional chaos.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American rapper and singer (born 1994 or 1995)·Birthday: July 31·Millennials
Biography
Lil Uzi Vert emerged from the streets of Philadelphia not as a traditional rapper, but as a genre-bending phenomenon. Born Symere Woods, their rise was fueled by a raw, internet-native energy, with early SoundCloud tracks capturing a unique blend of angsty melody and rapid-fire delivery. Signing to Generation Now, Uzi's 2016 mixtape 'Luv Is Rage' became a cult classic, setting the stage for the diamond-certified, chart-topping smash 'XO Tour Llif3,' a song that turned personal despair into a national anthem. More than just a musician, Uzi became a fashion icon and a symbol of fluid self-expression, their music a cathartic release valve that permanently expanded hip-hop's emotional and sonic palette.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Lil was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Lil Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Lil's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned a diamond certification for the single 'XO Tour Llif3,' signifying over 10 million units sold.
- Debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with the album 'Eternal Atake' in 2020.
- Received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2018.
- Headlined major festivals like Rolling Loud, cementing status as a pivotal live act.
Did You Know?
Has a $24 million pink diamond implanted in their forehead.
The stage name 'Uzi' was given by a friend who said they rapped 'like a machine gun.'
Is an avid fan of the anime series 'Naruto.'
Reportedly turned down a $40 million deal with Roc Nation early in their career.
“All my friends are dead. Push me to the edge.”
