Lil Uzi Vert is an American rapper and singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who emerged in the mid-2010s and remains active. Associated with hip hop and trap, their music often blends melodic singing with rapid-fire rap delivery and features heavy use of contemporary trap production, punk and emo-influenced vocal phrasing, and repetitive, hook-driven structures. Lil Uzi Vert is known for energetic, youthful themes, playful and sometimes cryptic lyrics, and an emphasis on melody and vocal effects alongside hard-hitting beats. Their public persona includes distinctive fashion choices and a focus on individuality within mainstream rap culture.