Lil Wop

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Lil Wop
Birth nameLouis McPherson[1]
Also known as
  • Lil Wop 17
  • Lil Wopster
Born (1995-10-17) October 17, 1995 (age 28)[2][3]
Chicago, Illinois, U.S[2]
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S[4]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • producer
Years active2016-present[5]
Labels
Relatives

Louis McPherson (born October 17, 1995), known professionally as Lil Wop, is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois[2] who was signed to 1017 Records, a record label founded by Gucci Mane. He is known for his dark style influenced by the latter.

Career[edit]

In 2016, Lil Wop released his debut project Wopster. In 2017, he dropped his mixtape Wake N Bake. In the summer of 2017, rapper Gucci Mane signed him to his record label 1017 Eskimos in a joint venture with Alamo Records.[2] In April 2017, Lil Wop released his single "Gotcho Bitch" with his cousin, rapper Famous Dex.[8] In October 2017, he released a collaborative mixtape with rapper Trippie Redd titled Angels & Demons.[9] In July 2018, Lil Wop featured on Toronto rap duo CMDWN's single "Hit & Run".[10] In August 2018, he released his EP Silent Hill which contained open verses.[11] In October 2018, Lil Wop released his project Wopavelli 4.[12] In March 2022, he insulted his former manager Gucci Mane, calling him a "weirdo" and revealed that he was no longer signed to 1017 Records.[13]

Musical style[edit]

Lil Wop's musical style is compared to rappers the likes of 21 Savage and Young Thug.[2]

Personal life[edit]

Lil Wop is the cousin of rapper Famous Dex.[4] In 2016, he moved to Atlanta from Chicago by a suggestion from his little brother.[5] In February 2022, he came out as bisexual via a post on his Instagram account.[14] In May 2023, Lil Wop came out as a trans woman.[15] In August 2023, Wop stated he no longer intends to transition.[16]

Legal issues[edit]

In October 2018, Lil Wop and rapper Trippie Redd were arrested after allegedly getting into a physical altercation. This came about from a brawl and relationship feud between the two and a local rapper named FGM Grady. McPherson was charged with two counts of simple battery, whilst White was charged with three.[17]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums
  • Parental Advisory (self-released, 2022)
Mixtapes

Wopster (self-released, 2016)

  • Wopavelli (Hosted by DJ Shon) (Bases Loaded Records, 2017)
  • Wake 'N Bake (Bases Loaded Records, 2017)
  • Wopavelli 2 (Bases Loaded Records, 2017)
  • Wopavelli 3 (1017 Eskimos/Alamo/Interscope/Polydor, 2017)
  • Wopavelli 4 (1017 Eskimos/Alamo/Interscope/Polydor, 2018)
  • Wopster 2 (self-released, 2020)
  • Friday the 17th (self-released, 2020)
  • Enchanted (self-released, 2020)
  • Say Cheese (self-released, 2021)
  • Savage (self-released, 2022)
  • Super Grimey (self-released, 2022)
  • Halloween (self-released, 2022)
  • Infinite (self-released, 2023)
EPs
  • Angels & Demons (with Trippie Redd) (916% Entertainment, 2017)
  • Pint of Blood (1017 Eskimo/Alamo Records, 2018)
  • Silent Hill (1017 Records, 2018)
  • XVII (self-released, 2019)
  • Light (self-released, 2020)
  • Zero Gravity (self-released, 2021)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Information on Lil Wop's songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  2. ^ a b c d e "THE BREAK PRESENTS - LIL WOP". XXL. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-02. 22 years old in late October 2017.
  3. ^ "Lil Wop on Gucci Mane, Drill Music, and His Favorite Words". Complex. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  4. ^ a b c "Happy 10/17, Lil Wop". The Fader. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  5. ^ a b Thomas, Fred. "Lil Wop - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  6. ^ "Lil Wop - Wopavelli 3". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  7. ^ "Kodie Shane | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  8. ^ "Famous Dex Joins Lil Wop for New Zaytoven-Produced Song "Gotcho Bit#h"". XXL. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  9. ^ "Stream Trippie Redd & Lil Wop's "Angels & Demons"". HotNewHipHop. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  10. ^ "CMDWN and Lil Wop's "Hit & Run" Unites America and Canada Through Hip-Hop". Vice. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  11. ^ "Lil Wop's new EP has "songs with open verses" for aspiring rappers". The Fader. 13 August 2018. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  12. ^ "Lil Wop 'Wopavelli 4′ Mixtape: Listen to New Songs With Production From ChaseTheMoney and More". XXL. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  13. ^ "Lil Wop Disses Gucci Mane, Calls Him a Weirdo". XXL. March 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  14. ^ "FORMER GUCCI MANE ARTIST LIL WOP COMES OUT AS BISEXUAL". HipHopDx. 14 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  15. ^ Fitzgerald, Trent (2023-05-20). "Lil Wop Reveals He Has Started Gender Transition". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  16. ^ Fitzgerald, Trent (20 August 2023). "Lil Wop Reveals He Won't Do Gender Transition Anymore". XXL Mag. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  17. ^ "Trippie Redd was reportedly arrested in Atlanta". The Fader. Retrieved 2022-12-02.

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