In his FRP TV and Genius Interview, (and other off the record sayings) his biggest influences is Marilyn Manson. Marilyn Manson is one of the most famous rock, alternative, and metal persona in the early 2000’s. He said in a recent interview with Insomniac, “I try to create a world,” the 20-year-old declares. “It’s rap, but I get a lot of influence from rock music. When you see me or hear me, I want the experience to be dark and crazy with a lot of moshing.” Lil Uzi Vert also said that he admired Pharrel Williams, Young Thug, Lil Wayne and Ying Yang Twins. His admiration for hip hop and rock music is something that has been a trend since 2015. Artists such Rico Nasty, Post Malone, Juice Wrld, Young Thug, Migos, and many more.
Not only was Lil Uzi influenced by very pivotal artists that have shaped music in the last three decades, he also inspired new upcoming artists (especially black musical artists) to explore different sounds that are not your typical rap song or r&b song. His musical ability to incorporate rap and rock essentially created a new genre such as emo rap, which is legendary.