Rapper Lil Uzi Vert Returns with New Music and Partnership Deal with Jay-Z's ROC Nation
Lil Uzi Vert, a Grammy-nominated rapper from North Philly, has been relatively quiet on social media for nearly seven months before making a surprise comeback this week. The 31-year-old artist released two new songs, "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant," independently, despite signing with Jay-Z's music management and distribution company, ROC Nation.
The news marks Uzi's first major move since being signed to Atlantic Records in 2017. He had been involved in public disputes and controversies with the label, including a hack that leaked his unreleased music. Their last album together was 2024's "Eternal Atake 2," which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Uzi's partnership with ROC Nation is a significant move for the rapper. According to the company, this deal allows Uzi to own the rights to his master recordings and will give him full creative control over his music. Krystian Santini, president of ROC Nation Distribution, hailed Uzi as a "global icon" and expressed excitement about working with the artist.
The new tracks show Uzi returning to his experimental production style and playful lyrics, which often include plenty of brand name drops. The videos for both songs feature the artist's signature blend of humor and bravado. "Chanel Boy" begins with a car doing burnouts outside Franklin Music Hall in Callowhill, while "Relevant" features Uzi rapping about his love for French fashion brands.
Uzi Vert's rise to fame has been marked by controversy and disputes, including a $110 million federal lawsuit filed by New York artist Rief Rawyal, who claims the rapper copied elements of his song "Pain and Pleasure." Despite this, Uzi remains one of the most popular rappers in the industry, with a dedicated fan base and a string of chart-topping hits.
The release of "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant" marks a new chapter in Uzi's career. With his partnership with ROC Nation, he is poised to take his music to new heights and continue building his legacy as a global icon in the music industry.
Lil Uzi Vert, a Grammy-nominated rapper from North Philly, has been relatively quiet on social media for nearly seven months before making a surprise comeback this week. The 31-year-old artist released two new songs, "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant," independently, despite signing with Jay-Z's music management and distribution company, ROC Nation.
The news marks Uzi's first major move since being signed to Atlantic Records in 2017. He had been involved in public disputes and controversies with the label, including a hack that leaked his unreleased music. Their last album together was 2024's "Eternal Atake 2," which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Uzi's partnership with ROC Nation is a significant move for the rapper. According to the company, this deal allows Uzi to own the rights to his master recordings and will give him full creative control over his music. Krystian Santini, president of ROC Nation Distribution, hailed Uzi as a "global icon" and expressed excitement about working with the artist.
The new tracks show Uzi returning to his experimental production style and playful lyrics, which often include plenty of brand name drops. The videos for both songs feature the artist's signature blend of humor and bravado. "Chanel Boy" begins with a car doing burnouts outside Franklin Music Hall in Callowhill, while "Relevant" features Uzi rapping about his love for French fashion brands.
Uzi Vert's rise to fame has been marked by controversy and disputes, including a $110 million federal lawsuit filed by New York artist Rief Rawyal, who claims the rapper copied elements of his song "Pain and Pleasure." Despite this, Uzi remains one of the most popular rappers in the industry, with a dedicated fan base and a string of chart-topping hits.
The release of "Chanel Boy" and "Relevant" marks a new chapter in Uzi's career. With his partnership with ROC Nation, he is poised to take his music to new heights and continue building his legacy as a global icon in the music industry.
... like, it's cool that he's signing with jay-z's roc nation and all, but isn't this just another label trying to own up all his masters and creative control? seems like a pretty standard deal to me 
. plus, doesn't anyone think he copied elements from rief rawyal's song "pain and pleasure"? that lawsuit was pretty shady 
... anywayz, i guess we'll see how this partnership plays out 
! the fact that he's got full creative control over his music now is insane, can't wait to see what he comes out with next. and omg those brand name drops on "Chanel Boy" are EVERYTHING 
. i'm curious to see how this partnership with ROC Nation will affect his music, but if anyone can make it work lil Uzi Vert can 
The fact that he's taking control of his master recordings and creative direction with ROC Nation is super exciting for his fans and fellow artists. Love how he's still being true to himself with the brand name drops and playful lyrics 
Lil Uzi Vert just dropped 2 new tracks & I'm loving the experimental vibe 
"Chanel Boy" & "Relevant" are straight fire 
His collaboration with Jay-Z's ROC Nation is a big move, but I think it'll pay off in the long run 
He can finally own his master recordings & have full creative control over his music, which will be awesome for fans like me who love his unique style 
️ and now he's got Jay-Z's magic 
on his side... might as well say "I'm back, baby!" 
uzi vert is back and he's still got that experimental style that i love! 
the fact that he's owning his master recordings now is a big deal for him, it shows he's all about his art 
ROC nation is def making smart moves with him too 
! It feels like he's been gone for ages and I was starting to think I'd never hear from him again 
. But, you know, sometimes these rappers just need a break and it sounds like that's what he needed. And now that he's back with new music and a new partner in Jay-Z's ROC Nation 
, I'm curious to see how this all plays out. The fact that he can finally own his master recordings and have full creative control is huge for him 
about this new collab with roc nation 
and honestly, it's a breath of fresh air to see him moving away from all that drama 
and now he's partnered with roc nation, which i guess is cool, but what's the real motive behind this deal? 
does jay-z just want to cash in on uzi's popularity, or is there something more to it? 