AceShowbiz - Lil Uzi Vert recently announced that they are currently working on a new album, expressing a strong drive and enthusiasm for the project. On July 14, Lil Uzi Vert shared a photo via their Instagram Story indicating active studio sessions underway.

The image posted featured a designer label credited to Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush, the renowned costume designers famously associated with Michael Jackson’s stage outfits for over 25 years. This nod suggests that Lil Uzi Vert is drawing inspiration from the iconic Michael Jackson era for their upcoming music.

Alongside the photo, Lil Uzi Vert conveyed their motivation by stating they are not silent due to a lack of ideas, but because they are focused and hungry to create the new album. Their last release, Eternal Atake 2, came out in November 2024, marking nearly two years since their previous project.

In addition to studio updates, Lil Uzi Vert has been sharing glimpses of their personal life that seem to influence their creative process. In May, they introduced fans to a new pet monkey named Piccola via social media. A video showed the rapper affectionately kissing the tiny primate, which appears to be a source of inspiration for them.

They described the responsibility of caring for Piccola as a blessing and referred to the monkey as an “orphan from space,” accompanied by alien, UFO, and monkey emojis. Lil Uzi Vert even created a dedicated Instagram account for Piccola, where the bio reads “tempo per l’album,” meaning “time for the album” in Italian, hinting at the connection between their new companion and their music work.

Further posts included a carousel of photos featuring Piccola, captioned with “Early Studio sesh,” reinforcing that the rapper is actively engaged in studio sessions. The combination of their new pet and the homage to legendary costume designers signals that Lil Uzi Vert is channeling unique influences for this forthcoming project.

Fans eagerly await more details as the Philadelphia artist continues to build anticipation for their next release, which promises to blend fresh creativity with iconic inspirations.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.