The for Lil Uzi Vert 's "XO Tour Llif3" was released on August 4, 2017 , as a precursor to the Virgil Abloh-directed official music video. Directed by Jered Harrison , the visual features a trippy, animated aesthetic that complements the song's dark, melancholic themes of heartbreak and substance abuse. Video Overview Release Date: August 4, 2017. Director: Jered Harrison.
The song, produced by , served as a defining track for the "emo-rap" movement. The lyrics in the video highlight several heavy themes:
The chorus contains the famous and controversial line, "Push me to the edge / All my friends are dead," which refers to both suicidal ideation and the deceased presidents featured on dollar bills. Commercial and Cultural Impact Lil Uzi Vert Xo Tour Llif3 (Official Lyric Video)
It was certified RIAA Diamond on December 7, 2022, having sold over 11 million copies, making it one of the best-selling emo-rap songs ever.
Much of the dialogue-driven narrative outlines Uzi's tumultuous breakup with ex-girlfriend Brittany Byrd . The for Lil Uzi Vert 's "XO Tour
The setting is a surreal, "trippy" landscape characterized by purple and pink skies and dollar bills materializing in the air around the artist. Lyrical Content and Meaning
The official lyric video on YouTube has amassed over 114 million views as of April 2026. Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3 (Official Lyric Video) Director: Jered Harrison
The video features a cartoon version of Lil Uzi Vert performing for a crowd before riding a motorcycle out of an airplane's cargo hold.