Lil Uzi Vert has subtly updated their pronouns on Instagram.
Fans noticed the change on Sunday (17 July) although the rapper has not publicly addressed it.
Many have began referring to the 26-year-old as non-binary, however being non-binary and using gender neutral pronouns are not synonymous.
Not all non-binary people use gender neutral pronouns and not all those who use gender neutral pronouns are non-binary.
Fans have shared their support for the rapper, with one user writing: “Waking up to Lil Uzi Vert changing their pronouns to they/them. Please be respectful to them. it’s not that hard to be respectful.”
Others have noted that the rapper has previously been accused of transphobia. Lyrics in their 2019 track That’s a Rack were cited in particular: “Check my DMs found out she was a man / I can’t DM never ever again”.
The rapper is one of many artists to announce that they’ve adopted gender neutral pronouns in recent years. Others include Sam Smith, Demi Lovato, Angel Haze, Princess Nokia and Kehlani.
Earlier this year, the rapper was convicted of domestic abuse after their ex-girlfriend Brittany Byrd alleged that they assaulted her and threatened her with a firearm.
Pitchfork reported that they pleaded no contest to one count of felony assault with a firearm and one count of misdemeanour injury.
They were sentenced to three years of formal probation, one year of treatment for mental health and substance abuse, and 52 weeks of domestic violence counselling.
The rapper must also pay restitution and comply with a 10-year criminal protective order.
The change in pronouns comes days after Lil Uzi Vert announced their forthcoming Red & White EP, which is due out in the coming weeks (an exact release date has not been confirmed).
The project will serve as a prelude to their third studio album, The Pink Tape. Shortly after announcing the record, Uzi shared the single ‘Space Cadet’.
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