Which 2026 Lollapalooza act was born Symere Bysil Woods?

The 2026 Lollapalooza act born Symere Bysil Woods is Lil Uzi Vert.

Lil Uzi Vert is the professional name of the Philadelphia rapper, singer and songwriter Symere Bysil Woods. They emerged from the mid-2010s SoundCloud and mixtape scene, attracting attention for a melodic, genre-blending style that combines hip-hop, trap, emo and rock influences.

Their early projects included *Luv Is Rage* and *Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World*. The latter produced “You Was Right,” while the rapper’s breakthrough album *Luv Is Rage 2* reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2017. Their 2020 album *Eternal Atake* also debuted at the top of that chart.

The birth year is sometimes reported as 1994 or 1995, but the birth name is consistently given as Symere Bysil Woods. The stage name is often written with a capitalized “Lil,” while the artist’s official styling and branding can vary. Lil Uzi Vert also became closely associated with the modern “rage” sound through later releases such as *Pink Tape*.