American act Lil Peep has passed away at the age of 21. As per reports, the rising emo-rapper died earlier today after playing a show in Tucson, Arizona. Known for hits like ‘White Wine‘, ‘Benz Truck‘ and ‘The Way I See Things‘, the New York-based artist’s death was confirmed by his manager Chase Ortega on Twitter.
I’ve been expecting this call for a year. Mother fuck
— Chase (@RealChaseOrtega) November 16, 2017
Having released his debut album ‘Come Over When You’re Sober (Part One)‘ in August this year, the rising star’s death is being mourned by many fellow artists including the likes of Marshmello, Diplo, Post Malone and more. While his cause of death is yet to be known, stay tuned for more updates.
I cant even believe this. We were just talking last week about working on a song together and now you’re gone. You will be missed, R.I.P. @Lilpeep 😪 pic.twitter.com/GQRJe8Vck0
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) November 16, 2017
in the short time that i knew you, you were a great friend to me and a great person. your music changed the world and it'll never be the same. i love you bud. forever pic.twitter.com/tpbxpkf4f4
— Beerbongs & Bentleys (@PostMalone) November 16, 2017
peep had so much more to do man he was constantly inspiring me. I dont feel good man
— diplo (@diplo) November 16, 2017
R.I.P Lil Peep Dawg
— king of the youth (@lilyachty) November 16, 2017
tragic about Lil Peep. 1st time i saw this vid, I got chills. + flashes of what the future of gtr music might b https://t.co/w0XyM3HjuW via
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) November 16, 2017
RIP LIL PEEP 💔
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) November 16, 2017