6 Times Lil Uzi Vert Blew Our Minds With His Lyricism

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Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert has been killing the rap game ever since the release of his first hit song "Money Longer" in 2016. Since then, he has amassed a huge following and captured the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Rightfully so, considering his range as an artist is unmatched. 

His emo trap melodies have earned him multiple plaques and Billboard Top 100 entries. Sometimes his tracks are singsongy and emotional, like his biggest hit "XO Tour Llif3." Other times he spits fire and rides the beat in a more traditional rap style, like in "Baby Pluto," the title track off his highly anticipated 2020 album Eternal Atake.

That being said, his mastery of wordplay and lyricism does not go unnoticed. If you've recently decided to explore his expansive discography, these 6 songs and their featured verses are a good place to start!

1. The Way Life Goes

"No I'm not a rat but I'm all about my cheddar"

He's not lying here. According to Wealthy Gorilla, Lil Uzi Vert's net worth is approximately 16 million dollars. Quite a bit of cheddar if you ask me. The rapper accumulated this money from years of album sales, merch sales, and touring pre-COVID.

"The Way Life Goes" is an uplifting single that reminds listeners that "it hurts sometimes, but you'll get over it." It's a great motivational track to put on when life is getting you down. Fans were delighted to come across this track on his 2017 album "Luv Is Rage 2," as it has a different vibe than the music he usually puts out. 

2. Myron

"Pull up extra icy I'm not playing hockey"

If there's one thing Uzi has, it's fashion sense and a whole lot of jewelry, or "ice." Most fans know this song from the original snippet Uzi posted on his Instagram back in 2018. The now-deleted video showed a Beychella hoodie-clad Uzi dancing to the then-unreleased song. His lightning-fast bars over the futuristic beat make for a catchy, upbeat track that hits every time.

Fans were ecstatic to see this track on the deluxe version of Eternal Atake, dubbed LUV vs. The World 2. After releasing the snippet, fans did not hear a peep more about the song until its unexpected release on the album almost 2 full years later in 2020. Uzi anticipated his fans' excitement; he raps, "I don't think they like me / But when I drop this song I know they'll get excited."

3. No Auto

Did a drive-by in a Range Jeep
Pull up on an opp's block in the same week

This is the collab we never knew we needed. Lil Uzi Vert and Chicago rapper Lil Durk join forces on this more traditional rap track. They take turns taunting their enemies and going off about their activities in the streets. This is another track from LUV vs. The World 2, which speaks to the variety of different music he puts out on his projects.

Fans love Uzi because he can go from sweet to playful to serious all within one song, and his albums often contain tracks with new flows from him. While we've seen plenty of traditional rap from him in earlier projects, this track was a breath of fresh air for fans who prefer his more serious songs.

4. That's It

I walk around, can't get sidetracked
Walking around with them thigh pads
Movin' so sneaky, my 'Sace, Venini, my body graffiti (Whew)

Lil Uzi Vert is characterized by the speed takes on when rapping. His stage name originates from a guy he knew in high school telling him he rapped fast, like an Uzi submachine gun. That being said, we see him speed up his flow mid-song in a majority of his hits, and this one is no different.

Uzi and fellow rapper Future surprised fans by releasing this easy-going collab in late 2020. They later went on to drop a collaborative album Pluto x Baby Pluto with "That's It" being the star single. Uzi steals the show with two verses in the song — the first verse features more casual rapping while the second verse takes on his more singsongy style. 

5. I'm Sorry

You don't hear me, better listen
Stand on my money, I'm tall as Pippen (Yeah)
I'm sorry I'm tryna pitch in (What?)
I'm so sorry that I'm tryna fix him (What?)

When listening to his full discography, you'll notice Uzi makes quite a few comments about his height. In reality, Lil Vert Uzi is 5' 4" tall. However, he loves to brag about how much taller he is when he stands on his money.

I'm Sorry is a track from the original Eternal Atake album, and falls into the category of his more singsongy numbers. Throughout the song, he demonstrates his mastery over assonance (the repetition of a vowel sound, as seen above) and tops it off by including his famous money line. The vocals are accompanied by a spacey, extraterrestrial-type beat, which is a nod to the aesthetic of the album. 

6. Mood

Okay, okay, I don't need it
I don't need it, I don't want it
I won't keep it, matter fact I might delete it
Then repeat it, yeah (Woo, woo)

While the words themselves are basic, the organization and flow of this song give them newfound energy when singing along. Yet another example of his talent and range, "Mood" is a single that doesn't get all the recognition it deserves. 

As usual, Uzi mixes assonance and wordplay with a catchy beat to give us a song we can bop to all day. The simplicity of the words in this track makes it easy to remember, and many devoted fans will cite this as one of the songs they can belt out word for word. "Mood" debuted in early 2018, and gave hope to fans that more music was coming. Sadly, 2018 and 2019 turned out to be quieter years for Uzi and he battled with his record label. 

Lil Uzi Vert has an extensive discography filled with a little something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a melodic mix of singing and rapping or hardcore bars, there is going to be something for you on every album. Even if you don't find yourself bopping along, you at least have to appreciate his talent. He exhibits wordplay and superior lyricism in every track, solidifying his spot in hip-hop history.

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Belloni_Blog commented Belloni_Blog 3 years ago

His work with other artists really highlights his adaptability

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Fandom_Guru_4Life commented Fandom_Guru_4Life 3 years ago

The way he bounces between serious and playful keeps things interesting

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DarthVaderLives commented DarthVaderLives 3 years ago

Feel like his influence on fashion in hip-hop is underrated

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NyxH commented NyxH 3 years ago

His consistency across different styles is impressive

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Caroline_Torres commented Caroline_Torres 3 years ago

The way he incorporates personal details into his lyrics makes them more relatable

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SuperheroFilmBinger commented SuperheroFilmBinger 3 years ago

His ability to create catchy hooks while maintaining lyrical quality is rare

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Manifest_Magic_365 commented Manifest_Magic_365 3 years ago

Think his technical skills are often overlooked because of his melodic style

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FutureOutlaw commented FutureOutlaw 3 years ago

The variety in his discography really shows his range

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ReelTalkMovies_22 commented ReelTalkMovies_22 3 years ago

His evolution as an artist has been fascinating to watch

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Mia commented Mia 3 years ago

Love how he can make simple words hit so hard with his delivery

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AmayaB commented AmayaB 3 years ago

The way he builds hype for his releases is masterful

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InfinitySeeker commented InfinitySeeker 3 years ago

His style influenced so many new artists in the game

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Movie_Costume_Designer_22 commented Movie_Costume_Designer_22 3 years ago

Each album shows a different side of his artistry

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SustainableEater commented SustainableEater 3 years ago

The way he uses social media to preview tracks is pretty smart

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CharlotteX commented CharlotteX 3 years ago

Really appreciate how he balances commercial appeal with artistic integrity

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KoriH commented KoriH 3 years ago

His ad-libs add so much character to his tracks

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Katherine commented Katherine 3 years ago

Think the article missed some of his best wordplay from his features

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Ryan_1998 commented Ryan_1998 3 years ago

The production choices on his tracks always complement his style perfectly

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ElleryJ commented ElleryJ 3 years ago

His melodic tracks show off his emotional range really well

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Merch_Collector_777 commented Merch_Collector_777 3 years ago

The way he structures his verses is actually really technical when you break it down

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Spoiler_Free_Fanatic commented Spoiler_Free_Fanatic 3 years ago

Love how he keeps his day one fans happy while still evolving his sound

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LilyGonzalez commented LilyGonzalez 3 years ago

That Pippen reference shows how he can make height jokes while flexing

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DevonT commented DevonT 3 years ago

His ability to switch between singing and rapping mid-track is incredible

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Alice_XO commented Alice_XO 3 years ago

Still think his best verses are on his mixtapes though

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HuluAddict777 commented HuluAddict777 3 years ago

The way he experiments with different flows keeps his music fresh

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Freya_Rain commented Freya_Rain 3 years ago

His influence on the new generation of rappers is undeniable

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HappyMindset_777 commented HappyMindset_777 3 years ago

The article really captured how diverse his musical abilities are

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SoulAligned commented SoulAligned 3 years ago

His work ethic during the label issues was impressive. Kept creating despite the drama

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FilmReelLover commented FilmReelLover 3 years ago

That line about standing on money makes me laugh every time I hear it

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Amanpour_Alerts commented Amanpour_Alerts 3 years ago

I think his traditional rap tracks deserve more attention than his melodic stuff

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Maisie_Rain commented Maisie_Rain 3 years ago

The way he uses repetition in Mood is actually pretty sophisticated

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SweatAndSuccess commented SweatAndSuccess 3 years ago

His jewelry collection is almost as impressive as his verse collection

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AnnaFashions commented AnnaFashions 3 years ago

The spacey production on Eternal Atake perfectly matched his alien aesthetic

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PrimeVideoGuru_Emily commented PrimeVideoGuru_Emily 3 years ago

Love how he can make simple lyrics sound complex with his delivery

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PenelopeXo commented PenelopeXo 3 years ago

His label issues really show how the industry can hold artists back

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CartoonAddict_Alex commented CartoonAddict_Alex 3 years ago

The way he builds anticipation with snippets is genius marketing

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PriscillaJ commented PriscillaJ 3 years ago

That Venini line in That's It shows how he can make designer references sound natural

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MadisonMorris commented MadisonMorris 3 years ago

I personally think his collaboration tracks show off his versatility the best

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Lilac_Dew commented Lilac_Dew 4 years ago

Seeing his evolution from Money Longer to now has been incredible

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Daphne_Wave commented Daphne_Wave 4 years ago

The contrast between his serious and playful tracks makes his albums so interesting

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Tessa-Gibson commented Tessa-Gibson 4 years ago

Anyone else think he deserves more credit for his songwriting abilities?

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WebheadSpidey commented WebheadSpidey 4 years ago

Really appreciate how the article broke down his different styles and approaches

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Tatiana99 commented Tatiana99 4 years ago

His stage name origin story makes so much sense when you hear his fast verses

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Screenplay_Junkie_27 commented Screenplay_Junkie_27 4 years ago

The Way Life Goes helped me through some tough times. Those lyrics hit different

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SnitchSeeker commented SnitchSeeker 4 years ago

His ice game is always on point. That hockey line in Myron was clever

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BrittanyHicks commented BrittanyHicks 4 years ago

I actually disagree with the article about Mood being underappreciated. It got lots of love

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IoneX commented IoneX 4 years ago

That collab with Future showed how well he can adapt to different styles

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InterstellarNomad commented InterstellarNomad 4 years ago

The way he uses basic words but makes them hit different with his flow is genius

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CyberOutlaw commented CyberOutlaw 4 years ago

Still can't believe we had to wait so long for Myron after that snippet

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Camilla-Knight commented Camilla-Knight 4 years ago

His ability to make both hype tracks and emotional songs is underappreciated

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VoiceoverArtist_Tyler commented VoiceoverArtist_Tyler 4 years ago

The extraterrestrial vibe of Eternal Atake really set it apart from other rap albums

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Nourish-Your_Soul commented Nourish-Your_Soul 4 years ago

You can really hear the Uzi submachine gun comparison in his rapid-fire verses

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Ruby_Sparrow commented Ruby_Sparrow 4 years ago

The way he switches up his flow mid-song is incredible. Really keeps you engaged

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BTS_Stan_97 commented BTS_Stan_97 4 years ago

His Instagram snippets always get me hyped for new releases

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MonicaH commented MonicaH 4 years ago

That line about not being a rat but being about his cheddar is classic Uzi wordplay

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SkylarJane commented SkylarJane 4 years ago

Love how he incorporates references to his height in creative ways throughout his songs

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Wellness_Vibes_X commented Wellness_Vibes_X 4 years ago

The article missed some of his best lyrical moments from his mixtape days

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Reasoner_Report commented Reasoner_Report 4 years ago

Anyone else think his earlier mixtapes had better lyrics? Feel like his style has changed a lot

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StreamingExpert2023 commented StreamingExpert2023 4 years ago

That Future collab album was fire. They really brought out the best in each other

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FitnessWithIntention commented FitnessWithIntention 4 years ago

The Beychella hoodie in the Myron snippet became iconic among fans

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DreamChaser commented DreamChaser 4 years ago

His fashion sense is just as unique as his music style. Always pushing boundaries

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CharlotteXO commented CharlotteXO 4 years ago

I remember waiting for Eternal Atake to drop. Felt like forever but it was worth it

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LucyT commented LucyT 4 years ago

The way he uses his voice as an instrument is incredible. You can really hear it in That's It

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Storytelling_Pro_99 commented Storytelling_Pro_99 4 years ago

People who say he can't rap need to listen to No Auto. That track proves he's got serious bars

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Stella_Shines commented Stella_Shines 4 years ago

His use of assonance in I'm Sorry is brilliant. Really shows his technical skills as a lyricist

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InvisibleLegend commented InvisibleLegend 4 years ago

Honestly I never understood the hype around XO Tour Llif3. Sure it's catchy but his other tracks have much better lyricism

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Woodward_Writer commented Woodward_Writer 4 years ago

Money Longer will always be my favorite. That's what got me into his music initially

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AmandaTaylor commented AmandaTaylor 4 years ago

The spacey beats on Eternal Atake really complement his style. I'm Sorry is a perfect example of this

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TaylorScott commented TaylorScott 4 years ago

I disagree about Mood being underrated. It got plenty of attention when it dropped

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AddisonFoster commented AddisonFoster 4 years ago

His wordplay in Mood is so underrated. The simplicity makes it catchy but there's actually some clever writing there

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HarmonyM commented HarmonyM 4 years ago

The battles with his record label really affected his output in 2018-19. Makes you wonder what music we missed out on during that period

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Macy-Woods commented Macy-Woods 4 years ago

Interesting how they mentioned his net worth being 16 million. Pretty impressive considering he started in 2016

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Liam commented Liam 4 years ago

I actually prefer his more traditional rap tracks like Baby Pluto. His melodic stuff is good but his raw talent shines when he's just spitting bars

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Hike-More_Worry-Less commented Hike-More_Worry-Less 4 years ago

The Lil Durk collab on No Auto was unexpected but they really complemented each other's styles

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Linda-Vega commented Linda-Vega 4 years ago

Anyone else think Myron was worth the 2-year wait? That snippet had me checking for updates every day

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AlyssaF commented AlyssaF 4 years ago

That line about standing on money being tall as Pippen always cracks me up. Such a clever way to address his height

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DeepBreath_Energy_999 commented DeepBreath_Energy_999 4 years ago

I love how Uzi can switch between melodic and hardcore styles so effortlessly. The Way Life Goes really showcases his versatility

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