We know JT and Lil Uzi Vert aren’t exactly the usual celebs we chat about on. But let’s be real, their relationship drama is too juicy to ignore. Let’s rewind to July 2018 when JT’s stint behind bars kicked off for credit card fraud. They say “act up, you can get snatched up,” and that’s precisely what happened. Fast forward to 2019, JT found herself in an Atlanta halfway house. By then, she and Uzi were already in touch, and he swooped in with a bold move – asking her out on a date. According to JT’s chat on the Respectfully Justin podcast, Uzi rolled up to the halfway house bearing gifts, namely a bag of cash. “I had this cute little Chanel bag, and he’s like, ‘Take as much as you can,'” JT recalled with a laugh. She managed to cram $30,000 in there, but she was low-key annoyed. She reckoned if folks wore more layers these days, they’d have more hiding spots. “You gotta stay ready,” she advised. “I would’ve stashed cash in every nook and cranny if I could. Bra, shoes, socks – you name it. Auntie Regina’s always preaching, but y’all ain’t hearing it.” Besides the cash, Uzi treated her to a shopping spree at Louis Vuitton and a quick Taco Bell pit stop. “Man, a Cheesy Gordita Crunch would hit the spot right now,” JT reminisced, “throw in a margarita and some sour peach rings.” Their time together was short-lived though, as JT had to be back at the halfway house pronto. But that didn’t slow down their budding romance. “I won’t go on,” JT assured, “don’t wanna sound like I’m bragging. But I’ve got myself a good man.” Fast forward to summer 2020, and things took a sour turn. A photo surfaced of Uzi locking lips with another woman. Uzi shrugged it off, saying it was an old pic with a fan and blaming it on being high. “Sounds like a wild time,” JT chuckled. But sharp-eyed internet sleuths spotted the woman’s mask dangling under her chin, suggesting it was taken during the pandemic.
So, Uzi got himself caught up in some street drama, acting like a little player and possibly spreading COVID-19. When this woman spilled the beans on social media, JT, his girl, basically called her thirsty for attention. But the woman wasn’t having it; she hinted she had some serious dirt to dish. Instead of having Uzi’s back, JT went public, saying she was embarrassed by his behavior. Fast forward to October 2020, and there were whispers that JT had kicked Uzi to the curb. She went on Twitter, sounding shocked that she’d ever been with someone who talked smack about her behind her back. Then, she straight-up said she’d rather eat glass than deal with that jerk again. Ouch. She threw some shade on Twitter, calling someone a clown and hinting that she’s top-notch compared to other women out there. Fans guessed she was talking about Uzi, but JT never confirmed it outright.
By the time her 28th birthday rolled around on December 3rd, 2020, they had patched things up. Uzi really surprised her with a tricked-out G-Wagon, complete with a fresh body kit, new wheels, and even her initials blinged out on the grill. Now, let’s jump ahead to February 2021. Despite Uzi’s self-centered tweets, he and JT were still going strong. Then in March 2021, fans went wild when they spotted JT sporting what looked like an engagement ring. Things took a messy turn when Uzi’s ex, Britney, spilled the tea on some texts he sent her. It was clear Uzi was blowing up her phone, and he even denied being with JT. JT, never one to shy away from Twitter, fired back with some cryptic tweets, making it clear she wasn’t putting up with any nonsense. After all the drama, Uzi finally publicly declared JT as “the one” and started calling her his “dark queen.” Some folks raised their eyebrows at his choice of words, but hey, maybe he just meant she had a mysterious vibe.
In a W Magazine interview back in May 2021, Uzi shared how JT’s presence had a calming effect on him and helped him maintain balance. But around the same time, a magazine cover featuring the couple in their underwear surfaced on social media. Uzi’s ex, Britney, couldn’t resist poking fun, leaving a comment with a sock emoji and “LMFAO,” implying that Uzi might have exaggerated his assets. And you know JT doesn’t let things slide easily. She swiftly took to Twitter, firing off a series of now-deleted tweets at Britney. Among them, she challenged Britney, asking who wouldn’t envy her success. She also threw some shade, saying, “I’ve got your whole fake life on lock, you wandering soul.” Although she may have meant “heper,” “heer” would fit just as well there. JT then pointed out that despite a three-year relationship with Uzi, Britney had little to show except for flashy pictures and texts. She emphasized, “You’re not a mother, not a wife, nothing. It’s time to move on, animated grasshopper.” Let’s reserve “animated grasshopper” for the RRG haters from now on.
The Fourth of July weekend in 2021 marked a tumultuous moment for Britney in Hollywood. She was spotted with St. John, a musician rumored to be her beau, at a local cafe. Their peaceful outing took a dramatic turn when Uzi suddenly appeared, causing a commotion. Attempting to throw a punch, Uzi’s clumsiness was evident as he missed St. John, prompting Britney to step in. Things took a terrifying twist when Uzi reportedly pulled out a gun, leading to a frightening encounter with Britney. Legal repercussions followed, with Uzi ultimately accepting a plea deal. He was sentenced to three years of probation, mandatory mental health and substance abuse treatment for a year, and ordered to undergo 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling. To safeguard Britney, the judge also imposed a 10-year criminal protective order.
Things were pretty quiet between him and JT until April 2022. Then, all hell broke loose when some online sleuths dug up this old tweet from Uzi to a visual artist named Distorted: “If you were meth, I would do it all day long.” Yikes, not exactly the smoothest move, Uzi. That’s not exactly a line that’s gonna win any hearts, is it? Even though this tweet was from way back in 2015, JT wasn’t about to let it slide just because it was old. What really got under her skin was the fact that Uzi straight-up lied and told her the tweet was fake. But when she found out it was legit, that was it for her. She was totally over him. And as for Uzi? Well, he took to Twitter to let everyone know that JT had given him the boot. See ya, Uzi. But, surprise surprise, their breakup didn’t last long. Just five months later, Uzi was casually talking about JT as the future mother of his kids in an interview on Chris Smooth’s Instagram channel. Yeah, not exactly the brightest idea, huh?
Two months later, JT took to Twitter with a sigh-worthy declaration: “Single, fix it, Jesus.” But in a blink, she deleted the tweet, admitting it was just a moment of frustration over something petty. “Get it together, Gavia,” she muttered to herself. During a chat on Kisha, JT casually mentioned that she and Uzi were roommates, with him footing all her bills. “Well, he’s making sure everything’s covered because he knows a gorgeous woman when he sees one,” she joked.
Then, in July 2022, Uzi made a subtle yet significant change on Instagram, switching their pronouns to they/them. This, paired with their eclectic fashion choices, stirred up rumors about their sexuality. When asked about the pronoun switch in an interview with 032c magazine, Uzi spoke about feeling a newfound sense of acceptance from the LGBTQ community. “So, Uzi prefers they/them pronouns, and yet some folks still insist on ‘he.’ Talk about messy, right?”
And not one to shy away from controversy, Uzi addressed the speculation head-on in their song “Flooded the Face,” spitting lines like, “Testing, testing, first of all, I guess they hate, how could you ever say I’m gay? Four of them wrong, four of them safe, think I’m splitting neons before you debate, ninja, what he talking about, ninja?”
So, for JT’s 30th birthday in December 2022, he decided to go all out and bought her a Rolls-Royce SUV. It seemed like a grand gesture of love, but things took a turn when they both got tattoos of each other’s names just days later. That’s usually a red flag in any relationship. And as predicted, 2023 brought even more drama their way.
At the 2023 BET Awards, things got heated between JT and Uzi. Witnesses captured footage of JT throwing her phone at Uzi before storming out of the venue. Rumors started flying that the altercation was sparked by JT’s jealousy over Uzi talking to fellow rapper Ice Splice. However, JT later set the record straight on The Breakfast Club, revealing that her anger stemmed from Uzi abandoning her to hang out with ASAP Bari. It was clear there was trouble in paradise.
In July 2023, JT found herself in a public feud with a blogger named Ken Barbie. The online spat erupted when Ken Barbie, referring to Uzi as his alter ego Leslie, hinted that Uzi had rekindled a romance with his ex, Britney. Adding fuel to the fire, Ken Barbie mentioned a woman named Saia B, believed to be one of Uzi’s side flings. JT tried to downplay Saia B’s significance, but fans weren’t buying it. They pointed to Uzi’s 2020 track with Future, “Marne on Me,” where he raps about Saia B, suggesting she was more than just a casual acquaintance. It was a messy situation, and it seemed like JT might have been turning a blind eye to some glaring signs.
After Saia stood up for herself, JT took to Twitter and accused her of hopping from one bed to another without much to show for it. JT’s tweet seemed to suggest that people with little going on in their lives resort to promiscuity, spending their last dime to dress up for more encounters. Saia fired back, brushing off JT’s accusations and refusing to engage in a pointless argument with someone she wasn’t even involved with. She wrapped up her response by implying JT was overly fixated on her and humorously referred to her as a “crack baby,” making it clear she wasn’t one herself.
By October 2023, it became evident that Uzi was facing some serious issues. He took to his Instagram story to share that he was going through a tough time that was affecting all his relationships. Uzi admitted feeling distant from his family and confessed that his romantic relationship was on shaky ground. He expressed a longing for freedom from the voices dictating his life and said he’d give up all his wealth and privileges for a simpler existence. Despite his struggles, Uzi managed to surprise JT on her 31st birthday with an extravagant gift—a new Maserati and a Chanel bag.
Their relationship seems to follow a familiar pattern: they have their good moments together, only to be followed by public arguments on social media. But just as things start to sour, Uzi swoops in with extravagant gifts, and they patch things up. This cycle repeats itself endlessly. Currently, Uzi has deactivated his Instagram and Twitter accounts, while JT is busy with her solo career, yet somehow, they’re still going strong. Do you think they have what it takes to make it in the long run, or is it time to admit that their relationship might be beyond repair?