Lil Uzi Vert hints at upcoming album at Summer Smash 2026 concert
Lil Uzi Vert concluded an electrifying performance at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash 2026 with a surprise announcement for the audience at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. On June 12, the rapper shared the exciting news about an upcoming album, generating a wave of enthusiasm among fans. “New album on the way. I gotta get home and take care of my baby monkey,” they declared as the crowd erupted in cheers. This forthcoming project will mark Lil Uzi Vert’s fifth studio album and their first release since 2024’s Eternal Atake 2, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 charts with 59,000 album-equivalent units in its premiere week.
The Summer Smash 2026 performance kicked off with Lil Uzi Vert’s fashionably late arrival to the stage. “Sorry I’m late. I had to jump off the jet,” they expressed apologetically before diving into an unreleased track that could potentially feature on the upcoming album. The setlist included crowd-pleasers like “Pop,” “Aye,” “Do What I Want,” and “Money Longer,” along with tracks such as “New Patek” and “Just Wanna Rock.” Notably, Lil Uzi Vert gave a shoutout to festival co-performer North West during the show.
Following the revelation of the new album, Lil Uzi Vert closed the set by debuting a previously unheard song, delivering it with a noticeable British accent. In a recent interview, the artist shared their perspective on the concept of eras in music, dismissing the notion and emphasizing continuity in their creative journey. “This is the same era. Everybody is always talking about eras. It’s still from the beginning. I’m never going to stop,” they affirmed.
Moreover, Lil Uzi Vert disclosed a personal detail during the interview, revealing a strong aversion to mayonnaise. When prompted to disclose something unexpected about themselves, the rapper humorously stated, “Can’t tell that you could rob me with mayonnaise. No gun, no knife, none of that. Mayonnaise.”
In addition to their musical endeavors, Lil Uzi Vert is set to embark on a headlining tour in 2023, marking their first solo tour since 2018. Produced by Live Nation, the 20-city tour promises to offer more information soon. With the anticipation building for the new album and upcoming tour, fans can look forward to more exciting developments from Lil Uzi Vert in the near future.