Juice WRLD Day was a tribute concert held in Chicago on December 11, 2022, to commemorate the life and legacy of rapper Juice WRLD on the 3 year anniversary of his passing. Some of the biggest names in hip hop turned out to celebrate Juice WRLD’s influential music and pay their respects to the young talent gone too soon.
Headliners
The lineup for Juice WRLD Day was stacked with high-profile artists who were close to Juice WRLD or influenced by his genre-bending emo-rap style. The headliners included:
- Lil Uzi Vert
- Ski Mask the Slump God
- G Herbo
As Juice WRLD’s close friend and frequent collaborator, Lil Uzi Vert was one of the most anticipated performers. He and Juice linked up on hit songs like “Wasted” and “Rockstar Bikers & Chains.” Ski Mask the Slump God was also a member of Juice’s inner circle, and they elevated each other’s careers with tracks like “Evil Twins.” G Herbo is a fellow Chicago rapper who teamed up with Juice on songs like “Everything.”
Chicago Rappers & Friends
In addition to the headliners, many other rappers from Juice’s hometown of Chicago showed up to represent his city on his big day. Other close friends and collaborators rounded out the lineup as well. Some of the other rappers in attendance included:
- Polo G
- Lil Bibby
- G Money
- Calboy
- Lil Tecca
- Internet Money
- Waka Flocka Flame
Polo G was one of the hottest up-and-coming rappers from Chicago before Juice passed. Lil Bibby was Juice’s mentor who signed him to his label Grade A Productions. Underground rappers like G Money and Calboy represented the local Chicago scene that Juice repped. Lil Tecca and Internet Money made waves with Juice on hit collaborations like “Ransom” and “Suicidal.” Waka Flocka Flame brought some OG trap energy to the lineup.
Unannounced Guests
In addition to the scheduled performers, Juice WRLD Day featured some surprise guest appearances. These unannounced rappers showed up to pay their respects and perform some of their collaborations with Juice:
- Future
- Young Thug
- Gunna
- Trippie Redd
Future and Young Thug are two Atlanta trap legends who Juice looked up to. They graced the Juice WRLD Day stage to do their hits “Fine China” and “Bad Boy” respectively. Fellow melodic rappers Gunna and Trippie Redd also had memorable collaborations with Juice that they performed.
Juice WRLD Collaborations
Throughout the concert, various rappers took the stage together to perform some of Juice WRLD’s biggest collaborations in his honor. Here are some of the standout collabs that were brought to life:
| Songs Performed | Artists |
|---|---|
| Lucid Dreams (Remix) | Lil Uzi Vert |
| Wasted | Lil Uzi Vert |
| Buck 50 | Polo G |
| Flex | Polo G & Lil Tecca |
| Bad Boy | Young Thug |
| Fine China | Future |
Hearing Juice’s collaborators reconnect on stage to perform his hits was a special moment for the fans. Lil Uzi Vert doing the “Lucid Dreams” remix live was a standout performance.
Tributes to Juice WRLD
Along with the banging performances, Juice WRLD Day featured heartfelt tributes to the late artist and his profound impact. Here are some of the ways the rappers honored Juice’s legacy during the event:
- Videos montages with footage of Juice WRLD behind the scenes and interacting with fans
- Speeches about Juice WRLD’s influence from Polo G, Lil Bibby, Lil Tecca, and others
- Stories about Juice WRLD’s kindness and vision from his inner circle
- Covers of Juice WRLD’s songs by rising artists he inspired like NLE Choppa and Roddy Ricch
The most emotional moment was when Juice WRLD’s mother Carmela Wallace took the stage. She thanked the fans for their undying love and promised to keep Juice’s legacy alive through the Live Free 999 Foundation.
Lil Uzi Vert’s Tribute
Lil Uzi Vert gave one of the most heartfelt tributes to his close friend Juice WRLD. He shared stories about their times in the studio together and going on tour. Uzi highlighted Juice WRLD’s artistic genius and ability to perfectly blend several genres into a new sound. He thanked Juice for pushing him creatively and called him “a true legend we’ll never forget.”
Ski Mask The Slump God’s Speech
During his set, Ski Mask The Slump God stopped to give an emotional speech about Juice WRLD’s profound impact. He said, “Juice’s music literally saved lives. His honesty about dealing with demons helped kids not feel alone. I still can’t believe he’s gone, but his music gonna live forever!” Ski Mask then led the crowd in screaming “999 forever!”
Conclusion
Juice WRLD Day allowed hip hop fans to properly celebrate the rapper’s life and legacy on a large scale. Chicago’s own Polo G, Calboy, G Herbo, Lil Bibby represented alongside national stars Lil Uzi Vert, Ski Mask, Future, Young Thug and more. Hearing them perform Juice’s hits as tributes poured in was incredibly powerful. Juice WRLD meant so much to the youth through his innovative blend of genres, vulnerable songwriting, and punk rock energy. If Juice WRLD Day showed anything, it’s that his impact on hip hop will never be forgotten. Legends never die!