It’s a new era for Lil Uzi Vert. The Philly rapper is no longer signed to Atlantic, and Uzi returned on Monday (Nov. 24) to release a pair of singles independently with “Chanel Boy” and “Relevant.”
The 31-year-old joins Rihanna and Jay-Z as the only two artists both signed to ROC Nation Distribution and managed by Roc Nation.
“UZI is a global icon and a dynamic force in the music industry, so we’re thrilled to work together with them in this new capacity,” said ROC Nation Distribution President Krystian Santini in a statement. “Our partnership is centered around empowering UZI to continue building their legacy, with full creative control and the resources to take their artistry to new heights.”
“Relevant” hit streaming services around 9 p.m. ET on Monday evening, as the second of two releases from Uzi today. Trillion and Rima helm the chaotic production as Uzi stamps their relevancy never fading in the game. Lil Uzi also released a sharp visual to accompany the single, which finds the rapper laced in red bandanas and Balenciaga Boots.
As for “Chanel Boy,” the first of Uzi’s two-pack arrived Monday morning. The galactic track feels like a return to the Eternal Atake era for Uzi as they dive head-first into the synth-filled ZeeGoinXrazy production.
The French designer could use “Chanel Boy” to soundtrack its next campaign, as Uzi raves about being draped in the double C’s. “Chanel on my feet, Chanel when I geek/ Chanel on the beach, Chanel on the beach/ Everyday of the week, I know Chanaynay ain’t cheap,” Uzi raps on the chorus.
A gritty video also arrived alongside “Chanel Boy,” which follows Uzi’s travels around a night in the Big Apple. The Philly native flexes their Chanel threads and hops out of a chopper and into a Black SUV for a ride to the studio.
Lil Uzi Vert’s last album as part of their deal with Atlantic Records was Eternal Atake 2 in November 2024, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
The next chapter of Lil Uzi Vert has begun. Listen to “Chanel Boy” and “Relevant” below.
