New York-based rapper Lil Peep (born: Gustav Åhr), who was gaining traction online from his buzzworthy songs like “Benz Truck” and “Awful Things,” has died at age 21. His death was reportedly the result of a drug overdose and happened not too long after he performed a concert in Tucson, Arizona Wednesday night (Nov. 15).
Peep’s manager, Mikey Cortez, confirmed the sad news on Instagram early Thursday morning, writing, “I’m completely heart broken and lost right now. I can’t even feel it’s not real. I love you and I’ll miss you always. One of the realest. Please someone tell me this isn’t real.”
According to a thread on Reddit, the emerging rapper/singer/Internet sensation was found dead on his tour bus from an apparent drug overdose.
Here are some things you need to know about Lil Peep’s life and death:
Lil Peep was found dead on his tour bus from an apparent drug overdose following a concert in Tucson, Arizona.
According to a fan who attended Peep’s concert in Tucson, Arizona Wednesday night (Nov. 15), the rapper was found dead on his tour bus (seen in video footage above) from an apparent drug overdose.
“LiL PeeP died from a drug overdose at estimated 22:00 (10 p.m.) local time,” the fan shared on Reddit. “For those of you that don’t know, Lil Peep was a soundcloud rapper who blended alt rock with rap. His music helped alot of people through depression and other hard times.”
Another fan wrote, “Bus is caution taped off, fire and ambulance left, cops guarding bus, staff telling people not to record, threatening to take people’s phones, saying recording is disrespectful. Bexxy (one of PeeP’s best friends) is outside the venue crying saying this ain’t happening and he doesn’t want to be alive.”
Peep’s best friend Bexey unknowingly shared video footage showing the rapper after overdosing on his tour bus.
Amid breaking news reports of Lil Peep’s death came shocking video footage showing rapper immediately after overdosing on drugs. The video was recorded by Peep’s best friend Bexey, who seemingly was unaware that the rapper was either dead or dying from a drug overdose.
Watch below (WARNING: GRAPHIC FOOTAGE):
“Apparently Peep’s in the back of the bus doing press-ups, sit-ups, working on his six pack, his muscles. I’m gonna see it for myself,” Bexey jokingly said to the camera before turning it around to show an obviously unconscious Peep with his mouth wide open.
The footage was initially shared on Bexey’s Instagram story before it was quickly deleted, likely after he found out his friend was actually dead and not just sleeping off a drug high.
“My brother just died in my arms, man,” Bexey said in a subsequent video posted on his Instagram page. “I’m done with this sh*t, man, forever. F**k this sh*t.”
Lil Peep was a high school drop-out who quickly built a huge following online with his music via YouTube and SoundCloud.
Lil Peep, who had a large internet following in the millions (nearly 900K Instagram followers, over 200K Twitter followers, 235K Facebook likes and more than 300K YouTube subscribers), had a promising career ahead of him.
After dropping out of high school, Lil Peep began making music and posting his work online via SoundCloud and YouTube, which is how he built his huge internet following.
On YouTube, a number of Peep’s music videos had racked up millions of views, and his SoundCloud account boasted a following of more than 300K. His most popular videos were “Benz Truck” (11M+ views) and “Awful Things” (10M+ views).
His debut album, Come Over When You’re Sober, was released on September 1st.
Lil Peeps last few Instagram posts, don’t ignore the signs, help your friends.
Rest in peace Lil Peep?? pic.twitter.com/UlKdlXzbOO
— 713 Magazine (@713magazine) November 16, 2017
The rapper’s drug-infused anthems and his social media accounts offered a glimpse into his lifestyle, which often included him drinking heavily and abusing prescription drugs.
Within 24 hours of his death, he posted photos of himself taking Xanax and talking about dying, saying, “When I die You’ll love me.”
He wrote in another post:
I just wana be everybody’s everything I want too much from people but then I don’t want anything from them at the same time u feel me I don’t let people help me but I need help but not when I have my pills but that’s temporary one day maybe I won’t die young and I’ll be happy? What is happy I always have happiness for like 10 seconds and then it’s gone. I’m getting so tired of this
Lil Peep attended Paris Fashion Week in June 2017 and performed at the Day N Night Festival in September.
Lil Peep’s massive internet following provided him with a ton of publicity. In June 2017, he was photographed attending the Balmain Menswear and Haider Ackermann Menswear shows during Paris Fashion Week.
And in September, he was invited to perform at the Day N Night festival (video footage above).
Lil Peep recently came out as bisexual.
Back in August of this year, Lil Peep took to Twitter and opened up about his sexuality to fans.
“Yes I’m bi sexual,” he tweeted. “Who wants a kiss.”
yes I'm bi sexual
— GOTH ANGEL SINNER (@Lilpeep) August 8, 2017
who wants a kiss
— GOTH ANGEL SINNER (@Lilpeep) August 8, 2017
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