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.

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 has been compared to that 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] Following rumors about his sexual orientation, Lil Wop participated in an interview with Internet personality "Dj Smallz Eyes", identifying as a straight man.[15] In August 2023, Wop stated that he no longer intends to transition. However, in a January 2025 Instagram post, he replied to a follower, "[I'm a girl]", correcting them for using the wrong pronoun.[16][17]

On May 29, 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 FDM Grady. McPherson was charged with two counts of simple battery, while White was charged with three.[18]

In October 2024, Lil Wop was arrested after being caught masturbating in a hotel stairwell. In January 2025, police bodycam footage of the incident was released by news outlet XXL.[18]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Parental Advisory (self-released, 2022)
Mixtapes
  • Wopster (self-released, 2016)
  • Wopavelli (Hosted by DJ Shon) (Bases Loaded Records, 2017)
  • Wake 'N Bake (Bases Loaded Records, 2017)
  • Wopavelli 2 (Bases Loaded Records, 2017)
  • Wopavelli 3 (1017 Eskimos/Alamo/Interscope/Polydor, 2017)
  • Wopavelli 4 (1017 Eskimos/Alamo/Interscope/Polydor, 2018)
  • Wopster 2 (self-released, 2020)
  • Friday the 17th (self-released, 2020)
  • Enchanted (self-released, 2020)
  • Say Cheese (self-released, 2021)
  • Savage (self-released, 2022)
  • Super Grimey (self-released, 2022)
  • Halloween (self-released, 2022)
  • Infinite (self-released, 2023)
  • Nightmare Before Christmas (self-released, 2024)
EPs
  • Angels & Demons (with Trippie Redd) (916% Entertainment, 2017)
  • Pint of Blood (1017 Eskimo/Alamo Records, 2018)
  • Silent Hill (1017 Records, 2018)
  • XVII (self-released, 2019)
  • Light (self-released, 2020)
  • Zero Gravity (self-released, 2021)
  • Royal Princess (self-released, 2024)

References

  1. ^ "Information on Lil Wop's songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  2. ^ a b c d e "THE BREAK PRESENTS - LIL WOP". XXL. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-02. 22 years old in late October 2017.
  3. ^ "Lil Wop on Gucci Mane, Drill Music, and His Favorite Words". Complex. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  4. ^ a b c "Happy 10/17, Lil Wop". The Fader. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  5. ^ a b Thomas, Fred. "Lil Wop - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  6. ^ "Lil Wop - Wopavelli 3". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  7. ^ "Kodie Shane | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  8. ^ "Famous Dex Joins Lil Wop for New Zaytoven-Produced Song "Gotcho Bit#h"". XXL. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  9. ^ "Stream Trippie Redd & Lil Wop's "Angels & Demons"". HotNewHipHop. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  10. ^ "CMDWN and Lil Wop's "Hit & Run" Unites America and Canada Through Hip-Hop". Vice. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  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. ^ "Dj Smallz Eyes", "Dj Smallz Eyes" (2024-01-26). "Lil Wop Clarifies His Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sexuality Here". YouTube.com. Retrieved 2023-01-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ Fitzgerald, Trent (20 August 2023). "Lil Wop Reveals He Won't Do Gender Transition Anymore". XXL Mag. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  17. ^ "Emo Bitty 🧛‍♀️🩸™️🖤". Lil Wop -Instagram. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  18. ^ a b XXL, XXL (2025-01-29). "Body cam footage of Lil Wop being arrested". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-01-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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