Maverick “Almost Forever” Ep — Lil Uzi Vert

Lil Uzi Vert's 'Maverick "Almost Forever" Ep' lands at #4 with 7.4 million streams, boosted by a surprise Pharrell feature that turned heads across hip-hop media. The EP's experimental beat choices — glitchy synth rolls, jazz-influenced breaks, and distorted 808s — push the genre beyond its typical boundaries, earning critical praise even from outlets that usually dismiss Uzi's work. Commercially, it sits 700,000 behind #3 Olivia Rodrigo but still outperforms the average #4 album of 2026 by 1.2 million streams, demonstrating a strong fanbase that activates on release day. The Pharrell collaboration, 'Neon Glide,' accounts for 38% of the EP's total daily streams, proving the feature's draw while also raising questions about sustainability. For now, Uzi's risk-taking has paid off: no other Top 10 release this week blends melodic rap with this level of sonic adventurousness. The EP's short runtime also encourages repeated listens, fueling consistent numbers.