16*29 is an unreleased collaborative mixtape by the American rappers Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti. Despite multiple leaks, recorded tracks, and a planned tour, the mixtape was never officially released and is considered scrapped, though periodic updates from the artists have sustained fan interest.[1] The title 16*29 is believed to reference the artists' respective neighborhoods: Lil Uzi Vert's 1600 block in North Philadelphia and Playboi Carti's 2900 section in Atlanta.[2]
Lil Uzi Vert and Playboi Carti rose to prominence in the mid-2010s with their innovative blend of trap, punk, and cloud rap. Their chemistry was evident in early collaborations, such as "Wokeuplikethis" and "Lookin" from Carti's self-titled debut commercial mixtape (2017), which featured Uzi and set the stage for a joint project.[3] The concept of 16*29 was first teased in September 2017 when Carti posted a Snapchat featuring punk rock band The Damned, captioned "Carti Uzi Tape * Uzi Carti Tape * 16.29.".[3][4]
Several tracks associated with 16*29 leaked between 2018 and 2023, including "Bankroll", which appeared on DP Beats' DponTheBeat Vol 3 in February 2018 after leaking earlier that month.[5][6] "Break the Bank" also surfaced, believed to be the lead track for the mixtape.[2] A 2023 leak, "Pass It", was briefly uploaded to Uzi's YouTube channel before being replaced with a track featuring Don Toliver.[1]
Recording and development
Recording for 16*29 reportedly began in 2015, with Carti claiming in a 2017 interview that the duo had recorded around 100 tracks together.[3] In a February 2022 livestream with Adin Ross, Uzi stated that approximately 40 songs were recorded specifically for 16*29 during sessions in London, but the files were no longer accessible.[7] Producers involved included Chinatown, Brandon Finessin, Bugz Ronin, DP Beats, Lukrative, Oogie Mane, Outtatown, and Pi'erre Bourne, known for their work with both artists.[5] Tracks such as "Bankroll", produced by DP Beats, "Big Bank" and "Break the Bank" were among the first to leak in 2018, showcasing the project's energetic, bass-heavy sound.[5][2][8]
Tour and cancellation
In October 2017, Uzi and Carti announced the 16*29 Tour, an 18-city tour with support from G Herbo and SOB x RBE, intended to promote the mixtape.[9] The tour was set to include stops in Houston, Memphis, and Boston but was canceled days after its announcement when Uzi withdrew, citing a need to "focus" via a Twitter post.[10] The cancellation sparked rumors of a falling-out, though Uzi later claimed in 2019 that he physically fought Carti to squash their beef, suggesting their issues were resolved.[11]
Scrapping and later developments
By late 2017, 16*29 remained unreleased as tensions between Uzi and Carti emerged, with no official updates on the project's status during this period.[2] Renewed collaboration in 2021 during sessions for Uzi's Pink Tape (2023) and Carti's unreleased Narcissist project revived interest.[12] In March 2023, Uzi reignited speculation by posting an Instagram Story tagging Carti, captioned, "Me and my luv about 2 take over the world".[1] In March 2025, Carti described that Music (2025) faced delays due to sample clearance issues but praised Uzi's contribution on tracks "Jumpin" and "Twin Trim", keeping the possibility of a joint release alive.[13]
Track listing
No official tracklist for 16*29 has been released, but the following tracks have been associated with the project through leaks:
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