Before dropping $4.4 million on a glass-walled contemporary villa in Bell Canyon, a remote and guard-gated equestrian enclave that winds through the scenic mountains at the suburban edge of L.A.’s vast San Fernando Valley, Lil Uz Vert, a boundary-pushing emo rapper, had a $24 million 10-carat natural pink diamond implanted in his forehead like a third eye.
The mixed tape superstar, whose first album (“Luv Is Rage 2”) was certified double platinum in 2017 and whose second album (“Eternal Atake”) rocketed to number one on the Billboard 200 after its March 2020 release, is almost as well known for his fearlessly flamboyant and gender-bending fashion as he is for his music; he caught a lot of flak when he donned.
The Philadelphia native purchased a beautiful, spacious, and bright home on the outskirts of Los Angeles, around 30 miles and an hour from Beverly Hills, to store his daring and pricey wardrobe. Hidden behind gates at the end of a winding driveway up a steep slope, this two-story home on around 1.5 acres features five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and city lights.
Alex Vichinsky of The Agency represented Lil Uz, while the listing was handled by David Friedman and Melodi Belluomini of Rodeo Realty. Marketing brochures for the boxy, see-through edifice call it a “one of a kind architectural masterpiece” due to its combination of floor-to-ceiling glass, buff-colored stone accents, enormous walls, ash brown wood floors, and sleek high-end finishes.
The door to the double-height living room and dining area opens smoothly and directly.
White marble counters, brass accents, and high-end appliances can be found in this kitchen, which also boasts a U-shaped island that wraps around a built-in dining banquette with a thick, elegantly veined white marble table.
Overlooking the main space is a sizable lofted gallery with two separate seating areas. Large sliding glass doors reveal a pool area and a covered terrace with a movable stairs.
The patio off the living room and dining room features narrow strips of drought-resistant synthetic grass, and an outdoor kitchen and bar area behind the kitchen with views of the mountains make outdoor entertaining a breeze.