Rain-Soaked Festival Cancelation Gives Way to a Surprise Birthday EP From Lil Uzi Vert

Lil Uzi Vert turned a stormy Lollapalooza Friday into a surprise release, dropping the eight-song EP Maverick Almost Forever on their birthday. According2HipHop reported the project landed Friday night before Uzi's scheduled festival performance, and Billboard noted the release followed the abrupt cancellation of the set at Grant Park in Chicago. The cancellation was forced by heavy rain and weather issues, according to Deadline, which reported the news was announced through a message projected at the stage and on Lollapalooza's Instagram. The decision came ahead of headliner Charli XCX's set, and the festival also rescheduled Zara Larsson's performance because of the stormy conditions. For Uzi, the timing turned a letdown into a gift. As According2HipHop put it: "Lil Uzi has been teasing new music in 2026 and it appears it's finally here." That tease materialized as eight brand new songs, the outlet reported, giving fans a birthday drop even as the festival stage stayed dark. And according to HotNewHipHop, the EP was not the only consolation. Fans who hung around reportedly got to see Uzi perform at Lollapalooza after all, making the night a partial win despite the weather. "Not only did Lil Uzi Vert fans get the 'Maverick 'Almost Forever'' EP, but they also got to see them perform at Lollapalooza after all." The festival's rain plan, as described by Deadline, scrambled the schedule, but Uzi's surprise release gave the birthday a soundtrack of its own.

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