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Rapper Lil Uzi Vert visits NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi, goes home with a new pet pig
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert visited NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi twice this week, eventually going home with a pet pig.
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11 family ties in rap you should know
More often than not, Hip Hop mirrors family dynamics, with several artists finding their way into the industry through connections that go deeper than music. Take Snoop Dogg, for example, who has a long list of relatives both in and outside of Hip Hop. Similarly, rap duo Rae Sremmurd — composed of brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi — leveraged their sibling synergy to climb the charts in a way that may not have been possible if they weren’t related.
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From Lil Uzi Vert to Maroon 5, the best and worst of Summerfest 2024, Weekend 3
The final weekend of the Milwaukee music festival's 2024 edition featured Ivan Cornejo, Lil Yachty, AJR, Brian Kelley, Rico Nasty, J.P. and more.
- EntertainmentMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
'Thankful for the opportunity': Milwaukee rappers J.P., 414BigFrank mark Summerfest debuts
The two rising Milwaukee artists were the opening acts for rap superstar Lil Uzi Vert at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on July 6.
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Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty and more close out Milwaukee's Summerfest with a hip-hop feast
For only their third planned show of the year, Vert was joined by Lil Yachty, J.I.D., Rico Nasty, Milwaukee rappers J.P. and 414BigFrank and more.
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Yung Miami Leaves Little to the Imagination at 2024 BET Awards
Yung Miami—who confirmed her split with Sean "Diddy" Combs last year—wowed at the 2024 BET Awards in a daring black gown.
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Lil Baby Named Songwriter of the Year at 2024 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music?Awards
"Snooze,” performed by SZA, was named song of the year. Warner Chappell Music won publisher of the year
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From Coi Leray to Jaden Smith, 9 rappers with celebrity parents
Especially with the relentless pace of the streaming era, seeing artists rapidly rise to viral triumph often sparks curiosity about the origins of their success. In many cases, they seemingly ascend out of nowhere, but a closer look sometimes reveals familial ties to industry giants. Case in point, both Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s children, Jaden and Willow, were born in the spotlight.
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Lil Uzi Vert Accused of Pummeling Man for Looking at a Rolls-Royce
Roughly 18 months after hip-hop star Lil Uzi Vert accepted a plea deal for assaulting fellow rapper Saint Jhn and his ex-girlfriend, the “Do What I Want” singer viciously attacked a New York City man for looking at a Rolls-Royce.That’s according to a newly filed lawsuit obtained by The Daily Beast, which accuses the 28-year-old Vert—born Symere Bysil Woods—of pummeling victim Abdullah Ali outside a Manhattan cellphone store. The Rolls was being unloaded from a trailer owned by prizefighter Floyd
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From Lil Uzi Vert to JPEGMAFIA: Check out the origins of 19 unique rap names
Rappers often adopt unique or unusual stage names to create a distinct identity that resonates with their audience. One of the most intriguing aspects of the rap world is the creativity that goes into these names, which often reflect personal stories, cultural references, or sheer (and random) originality. For instance, Lil Uzi Vert, born Symere Woods, chose their name because a friend remarked that their rapid rap style was reminiscent of a machine gun.
