Lil Uzi Vert Refuses To "Act Gangster": "It's Okay 2 Smile"

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While other rappers are choosing to act hard, Uzi says that's "not what I am or who I am." His fans responded by sharing their happy Uzi moments.

This life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and Lil Uzi Vert isn't going to spend his time moping around. The celebrated rapper has recently taken over social media with images of his sweet nothings with girlfriend JT from City Girls, and regardless of the trolling they may receive, they want to enjoy their life out loud.

Uzi has often been photographed making a fan's day by stopping to pose for pictures, and he recently hopped on Twitter to set the public straight. While many other artists often take hard stances or attempt to appear more unapproachable than they actually are, Uzi shared that he's not going to put on an act to be more "gangster" than he truly is.

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"Im a happy person and I vibe with my fans if you see me I’m not gonna act gangster because that not what I am or who I am .... it’s okay 2 smile," he tweeted with a few emojis. "I’m myself." Soon, thousands of people commented on the post and several shared their personal experiences of meeting the Eternal Atake star.

Some people posted their selfies with Uzi while others shared videos that showed the rapper just dancing along and enjoying life. It seems that Uzi wants to change the narrative of what a rapper is supposed to be, so check out his post and a few responses below.

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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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