Lil Uzi Vert Explains How He's "Made It This Far": "I Don't Believe In Sh*t"

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He gave some insight into why not having a "destination" has aided in his success.

Music executives have been perfecting the formula to creating a star since the beginning of big business in the music industry. There have always been steps to follow, albeit they may change from one generation to the next, but Lil Uzi Vert is here to tell the world that the acceleration of his successes is because he operates with a different mindset than his fellow rappers.

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The social media-friendly rapper shared a video where he spoke about the difference between himself and other artists who are doing their best to reach the top of the charts. "I understand y'all n*ggas tough. Y'all definitely is tough," said Uzi. "But y'all n*ggas stupid. Know why y'all stupid? You know why y'all stupid?"

"Y'all know how I made it this far and y'all still right there? 'Cause I don't believe in sh*t," Uzi continued. "Y'all n*ggas believe in sh*t, so, y'all got somewhere to go. Y'all got a destination. I ain't got a destination. I'm where I'm supposed to be at. Y'all have a destination and we gon' send y'all there."

You can check out the clip for yourself below and let us know if you tend to agree with Uzi's way of thinking.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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