January 1, 2022

Lil Uzi Vert Net Worth

Lil Uzi Vert Estimated Net Worth: $20 Million - $24 Million

Rapper Lil Uzi Vert has found his niche, integrating his emo and rock influences with hip hop. His brand, built around his bold, eccentric fashion and sound, has seen a great deal of mainstream success.

Lil Uzi isn't afraid to shy away from his love of anime and other genres besides hip hop. And that's one reason why he appeals to such a wide audience.

Today, Lil Uzi Vert has an estimated net worth of $20 million to $24 million. Check out how he rose to fame to become one of the highest paid rappers.

Who is Lil Uzi Vert?

Lil Uzi Vert was born Symere Bysil Woods on July 31, 1994, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up listening to rap artists like Mike Jones, the Ying Yang Twins, Wiz Khalifa, and Meek Mill.

He was also influenced by other genres of music, including artists like Marilyn Manson, Paramore, Smash Mouth, and My Chemical Romance. These diverse influences come through in his music.

Lil Uzi Vert started rapping in 2010. He eventually got his big break in 2016 with the release of his first commercial mixtape, "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World." The album debuted at number 37 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold.

Since then, he's had a lot of commercial success. His 2017 song "XO Tour Llif3" became his biggest song and was certified platinum seven times. In 2018, he was named one of the top 20 highest-paid hip hop artists after making $19.5 million in just one year.^[1]

How Lil Uzi Vert Makes Money

Lil Uzi Vert's career took off in 2016. Take a look at a breakdown of how he earned his $20+ million net worth.

Rap Career

Lil Uzi Vert started rapping with local groups in 2010. In 2014, he released his first EP called "Purple Thoughtz Vol. 1," which caught the attention of Def Jam A&R Don Cannon. He signed Lil Uzi Vert and produced his mixtape "The Real Uzi" later that year.

After that release, he secured a record deal with Atlantic Records. He was featured on tour with Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa in 2015. The next few years brought a slew of achievements, including landing a spot on the 2016 XXL Freshman list.

He released his mixtapes "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World" and "The Perfect LUV Tape" in 2016. During this time, his single "Money Longer" became his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum two times.

Lil Uzi has released a string of other mixtapes and albums between 2017 and 2020, including "Luv is Rate 2," "Eternal Atake," "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2," and "Pluto x Baby Pluto." These releases have all made the Billboard 200, with each project racking up hundreds of millions of streams.

Concerts and Streaming

Lil Uzi Vert makes most of his money from touring, album sales, and merchandise sales. The rapper reportedly earns around $60,000 for each show he performs. Lil Uzi performed at 7 shows in 2021, which earned him an estimated $420,000.

Artists can also make money from streaming services. Spotify pays artists as little as $0.0033 per stream.^[2] But for a big star like Lil Uzi, these streams add up. The rapper has more than 5 billion streams on Spotify. This puts his estimated Spotify earnings at $16.5 million.

Assets

Lil Uzi Vert owns a $4.4 million villa in Bell Canyon, California.^[3] The 7,000-square-foot home sits on 1.36 acres of land and includes 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.

He also boasts an impressive collection of custom cars, including a few anime-themed ones. He owns an Audi R8, Bentley Continental GT, Lamborghini Urus, Bugatti Veyron, Bentley Bentayga Mansory, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, USSV Rhino GX, and a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.

All together, these cars retail for more than $3 million. But it's unclear how much Lil Uzi paid to get custom versions of each vehicle.

How much is Lil Uzi's diamond worth?
In early 2021, Lil Uzi Vert had a 10-carat natural pink diamond surgically implanted in his forehead. The diamond is reportedly worth $24 million. Lil Uzi has admitted the diamond costs so much that he had been paying for it since 2017.^[4]

Bottom Line

Within just a few short years of releasing his debut mixtape, Lil Uzi Vert has shot up in popularity. With his eccentric and unique style, Lil Uzi has become one of the most interesting hip hop acts.

The rapper stays true to himself and embraces weirdness, which likely contributes to his commercial appeal. As long as he continues to innovate, Lil Uzi Vert is sure to grow his net worth even more.

References

^ Forbes. Hip-Hop Cash Kings 2018. Accessed 09 Nov 2021.
^ Insider. How much does Spotify pay per stream? What you'll earn per song, and how to get paid more for your music. Accessed 09 Nov 2021.
^ Dirt. Emo Rapper Lil Uzi Vert Slides into Glassy Bell Canyon Contemporary. Accessed 09 Nov 2021.
^ CNN. Lil Uzi Vert says fans ripped $24 million diamond out of his forehead. Accessed 09 Nov 2021.

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