Rapper Lil Peep Pronouonced Dead
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Gustav Åhr, better known by his rapper name, Lil Peep, was pronounced dead last night. At only 21 years old, the rapper was a part of the new wave and is credited with fusing emo and hip hop, rapping about his struggles with depression, substance abuse, and his sexuality. While no cause of death has been confirmed by the coroner, it is suspected by fans that he died of a drug overdose. In the following video posted to the rapper’s instagram just hours before his death,Lil Peep can be seen taking multiple pills. His speech is slurred and movements sluggish, indicating heavy intoxication.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC DRUG USE. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED
In this video the rapper states “El Paso, I just took 6 xanax, I was lit. I’m good, I’m not sick. I’m ‘a see y’all tonight” a promise he unfortunately could not keep, as he passed away later on the tour bus.
Lil Peep was originally from Long Beach, Long Island, NY. He moved out to Los Angeles, CA to pursue his dream of becoming a musician, and released several singles, EPs and videos, garnering millions of views on his Youtube Channel. He made headlines in August when he revealed himself as bi-sexual via twitter days before he released his first (and ultimate) album, Come Over When You’re Sober Pt. 1.
Post Malone and Lil B the Based God, fellow rappers, are among the first to pay their respects to Lil Peep.
Gustav Åhr is survived by his mother, a Long Beach school teacher.
Written By: Tia Watson