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]
Origin Atlanta, 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.

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Career

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

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

Personal life

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]

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

Studio albums
Mixtapes
EPs

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "THE BREAK PRESENTS - LIL WOP". XXL . 28 October 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-02. 22 years old in late October 2017.
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  9. ↑ "Stream Trippie Redd & Lil Wop's "Angels & Demons"". HotNewHipHop . 31 October 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
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  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.
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