Lil Uzi Vert opened up about burning through millions of dollars on designer clothes during a competitive spending spree with Kanye West back in 2020.
The Philadelphia rapper revealed these details during a recent interview with Dazed magazine, where they discussed their luxury shopping habits and how those experiences influenced their music. The spending competition between the two artists reached extreme levels during their frequent hangouts in 2020. Uzi admitted they were trying to match West’s purchasing power despite having significantly less financial resources at the time.
During the same interview, Uzi addressed their approach to creating music for different audiences within their fanbase. They explained how they handle the constant pressure from supporters who want different styles of music from them. The artist hasn’t released a full-length project since Eternal Atake 2 dropped in 2024. Despite growing impatience from their supporters, Uzi maintains they feel no pressure to rush their next release.