"Told that boy he can dress like me, but he can't be me / Told that boy I don't see no competition like I'm Stevie."
Compare Uzi's to other legendary classes (like 2011 or 2013).
Uzi's verse was a masterclass in charismatic, off-the-dome swagger, opening with his birth date (July 31, '94) and effortless flexes about Tom Ford shoes. 🎤 The 2016 Freestyle UZI - XXL
The Night the Guard Changed: Lil Uzi Vert and the 2016 XXL Freshman Class
This cypher served as the definitive entry of the "SoundCloud Era" into the mainstream. It has since racked up over 100 million views on YouTube. "Told that boy he can dress like me,
Before the group cypher, Uzi stood alone for his solo XXL Freshman Freestyle . While critics at the time debated the "mumble rap" wave, Uzi's performance was a high-speed display of the "machine gun" flow that gave them their name.
Looking back, the 2016 class aged like fine wine. Uzi went from a polarizing newcomer to a diamond-certified superstar with hits like "XO Tour Llif3". It has since racked up over 100 million views on YouTube
📍 During the shoot, Uzi famously wore a custom denim jacket with "Brittany" (his then-girlfriend) on the back, cementing his status as a "feel-good rapper" who prioritized emotion over street tropes. If you'd like, I can: