Lil Peep, who had recently released his debut album "Come Over When You're Sober (Part One)", has reportedly been found dead at the age of 21. The cause of death has not been officially released, but it's rumoured that he died due to an overdose. He was set to finish his US "Come Over When You're Sober" tour on November 16th.
The rapper - real name Gustav Åhr - was considered a trailblazer in the emo/rap subgenre, and belonged to the GothBoiClique collective.
He had openly struggled with addiction and mental illness. In the 24 hours proceeding his death, he posted Instagram pictures of himself taking Xanax and captioned one image "When I die You'll love me".
RIP LIL PEEP 💔
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) November 16, 2017
No. Not lil peep 💔
— pw (@petewentz) November 16, 2017
So young. So sad. RIP @Lilpeep
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) 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
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
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i'm so shocked. 21? fuck.