v3.19.2
Document and Entity Information Statement
Jun. 28, 2019
Jun. 27, 2019
Document Information [Line Items]    
Document Type   8-K
Document Period End Date   Jun. 27, 2019
Entity Registrant Name   VIPER ENERGY PARTNERS LP
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code   DE
Entity Tax Identification Number   46-5001985
Entity Address, Address Line One   500 West Texas
Entity Address, Address Line Two   Suite 1200
Entity Address, City or Town   Midland,
Entity Address, State or Province   TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code   79701
City Area Code -432  
Local Phone Number 221-7400  
Trading Symbol   VNOM
Amendment Flag   false
Entity Central Index Key   0001602065
Current Fiscal Year End Date   --12-31
Entity Filer Category   Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business   false