TAMPA, Fla. (June 5, 2025) — From personal tragedy and legal troubles to chart recognition and a fast-rising career, Lil Vaun is using music to turn pain into purpose. The Tampa-born artist’s new single, “Like Her” featuring GenesisTheGawd, is more than just a track — it’s a chapter in a larger story about survival, loyalty, and vision.
What began as a passion project with his late best friend turned into something much bigger. “We used to play around with rapping, planning to do it together as a group,” Lil Vaun said. “But after he got killed, I told myself I was going to take this seriously.”
His journey since has been anything but easy. After losing his best friend, Lil Vaun found himself homeless, bouncing between hotels while trying to get his life back on track. Legal challenges and street life made consistency difficult, but each obstacle pushed him further into his music.
“I’ve been in and out of jail. Staying consistent has been the biggest challenge,” he said. “Sometimes I don’t even like my own music — but the stuff I doubt is what people love the most. That’s been a learning curve.”
Despite it all, Lil Vaun made waves when he landed #9 on the Top 100 Rap Genius charts, signaling that his raw talent and unfiltered truth were resonating. Now, with momentum building and his latest track gaining attention, the Tampa artist is ready to break through.
Versatility is at the core of Lil Vaun’s sound. Whether it’s rap, melodic hooks, or switching up languages, he’s focused on creating without limits. “I can make all types of music,” he said. “I’m not boxed in by genre or style. Whatever I’m feeling, I create.”
With a long-term goal of becoming one of the biggest artists in the game, Lil Vaun is aiming for more than streams — he wants connection. “I want people to really feel me,” he said. “This is about building with my fans and getting my name out there.”
His newest single “Like Her” is now available on all platforms.
Follow Lil Vaun
Instagram: @lilvaun8 (https://www.instagram.com/lilvaun8)
Spotify: Lil Vaun on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GFmftH8pxav6JOQPgG2xN?si=hJ3F5eaRTIqgJG1xhXql6A)
YouTube: Watch “Like Her” (https://youtu.be/niyr_U7B4JU)