Lil Peep has died at 21
Rising emo-rapper Lil Peep (real name Gustav Åhr) has passed away at just 21 years old. No official cause of death has been given but The Guardian reports a suspected overdose. They also point to a video he posted hours before his death, where he says, “El Paso, I took six Xanax and I was lit. I’m good, I’m not sick. I’ma see y’all tonight.”
Several artists have paid tribute to Peep, including iLoveMakonnen, Lil B, Diplo, Riff Raff, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Chigga, Post Malone, Charli XCX, El-P, Pete Wentz and more. Makonnen wrote, “I’m never gonna be ok. I’ll always love u, we became best friends and made some of the best music I have ever been apart of. I’m gonna miss u forever “Little”. Always in my heart and soul. Thank u for being my real friend.” Lil B wrote, “I remember Lil peep telling me he is against the sexual abuse of women and people in the music industry… I will continue to push his vision thank you – Lil B.” Diplo wrote, “peep had so much more to do man he was constantly inspiring me. I dont feel good man.” See more tweets below.
Following mixtapes, EPs, and singles dating back to 2015, Lil Peep released his debut album Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 1 this year. His latest single is “Avoid,” which features Wicca Phase Springs Eternal. You can hear that and some others below.
Rest in peace, Lil Peep.
https://twitter.com/iLoveMakonnen5D/status/931078822560129024
I remember Lil peep telling me he is against the sexual abuse of women and people in the music industry… I will continue to push his vision thank you – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) 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
iM DiSGUSTED WiTH LiFE MY FRiENDS ARE SAYiNG LiL PEEP DiED i DONT WANT TO BELiEVE it he had such a bright future omg I just saw him we just we freestyling in my hotel and he said we should get matching tattoos so I did he was fearless and unfazed omg I don’t like this idk pic.twitter.com/6RXXOlOWGF
— RiFF RAFF / DALE DAN TONY / JODY HiGHROLLER (@JODYHiGHROLLER) November 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/tydollasign/status/931054288670924800
R.I.P. Lil Peep. im glad i got to meet you when we were in dc, this shit is crazy.
— Rich Brian (@richbrian) 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
— Post Malone (@PostMalone) November 16, 2017
lil peep passing is such a tragedy. i remember hearing him for the first time and being so enthralled. love to all his family, friends and fans. we have lost something special. R.I.P.
— Charli (@charli_xcx) November 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/therealelp/status/931152572290711553
Lil Peep forever❤️ pic.twitter.com/Yng5ABM0UL
— pw (@petewentz) November 16, 2017