Lil Uzi Vert Slams Leaks and Warns Against Dangerous Trends
Lil Uzi Vert has taken a strong stance against music leaks and dangerous habits like nitrous oxide usage, offering candid insights into their frustrations and personal experiences during an interview with Pitchfork’s Over/Under series. Lil Uzi Vert, one of hip-hop’s most influential figures, has voiced their frustration over music leaks and issued a stern warning about dangerous habits like nitrous oxide usage. The rapper shared their thoughts in a candid conversation, shedding light on how leaks affect their artistry and personal well-being.
Leaked Music: “Leaks Are Overrated and Harmful”
During the interview, Uzi addressed the prevalence of leaked songs and albums, emphasizing how they distort the perception of an artist’s work.
“Leaks be so overrated,” Uzi declared. “Leaks are not ready to be presented. When y’all get leaks, fans, or the leak police, or the leak scammers… y’all sit there and get 82 of my leaked songs that I haven’t put together the right way.”
The rapper equated leaked music to catching someone unprepared, likening the situation to being judged before dressing up:
“Y’all literally are basically watching me get dressed in my closet. I don’t got my clothes on yet. So y’all basically see me naked.”
Uzi didn’t hold back on criticizing leakers and fans who consume unreleased tracks:
“Y’all not giving me a second to get dressed. So before I could dress the song up, y’all judge it. So leaks are horrible. It’s not even an over or underrated—horrible.”
A Warning Against Dangerous Habits: “Whippets Are Bad”
In addition to addressing leaks, Uzi spoke out against whippets—a slang term for nitrous oxide, a recreational drug that can lead to severe health problems, including brain damage and vitamin B12 deficiency.
“Don’t do whippets!” Uzi warned. “They’ll have you eating foods you never ate, hanging with people you never hung with. That’s just what I heard.”
The rapper further emphasized the dangers of the substance, calling it a bad trend:
“With no money and no narrative, whippets is really bad. I don’t say nothing is bad; I’m the guy that loves everything. Whippets are [expletive] bad, bro.”
Addressing Rumors on Eternal Atake 2
Lil Uzi Vert also responded to fan speculation about their alleged use of nitrous oxide, referencing the rumors directly in the opening track, “We Good,” from their latest album Eternal Atake 2.
“They said I was lost, they thought I was a dead guy, I was on that NOS,” Uzi raps, addressing misconceptions and reclaiming the narrative.
Protecting the Art and the Artist
Uzi’s interview underscores the challenges artists face in maintaining creative control while combating leaks and public scrutiny. It also highlights the responsibility artists feel in using their platform to warn fans about harmful behaviors.
By taking a stand, Lil Uzi Vert aims to foster a deeper understanding of the creative process and encourage fans to appreciate music when it’s ready—not stolen or incomplete. By addressing these issues, Uzi reminds fans of the importance of patience, understanding, and respect for the creative process while highlighting the dangers of falling into destructive trends.
