The Philadelphia rapper flaunts a vision and fashion sense just as loud as their "futuristic trap" sound and dynamic voice. They don't simply stand out in a crowd; they draw everyone right to them. Growing up in the city Schoolly D, The Roots, Meek Mill, and Rocky Balboa call home, Lil Uzi Vert first picked up a microphone in high school. They spent countless hours honing their craft, making sporadic trips to New York City in order to record through their friend William Aston's studio connection. Along the way, they carved out a distinct style that reflects their love for Wiz Khalifa as much as it does their passion for Marilyn Manson. In 2015, they began to set the internet on fire. There was their explosive appearance on Carnage's single "WDYW" alongside A$AP Ferg and Rich The Kid and later their turn on "Big Racks" for Young Thug's Slime Season 2. In addition, they spent the summer with DJ Drama, priming the crowd for Wiz Khalifa and Fall Out Boy on their "Boys of Zummer" Tour. However, everything set the stage for his newest mixtape, Luv Is Rage. With support from The Fader, Noisey, XXL, Vibe, HotNewHipHop, and more, Lil Uzi Vert naturally took the spotlight when it dropped. Now, signed to Generation Now - founded by DJ Drama, Don Cannon and Leighton Morrison, alongside Atlantic Records, Lil Uzi Vert stands poised to ignite hip-hop with their own fire. "I take modern rap and put more musical influence to it under the trap," they leave off. "I want to show people the future and what's possible with the sound. This is who I am. This is my world."