Lil Peep
American rapper, singer, and songwriter who pioneered emo rap and became an icon of SoundCloud's underground music scene.Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Lil Peep gained prominence through SoundCloud with his fusion of emo, punk, and trap elements. He released breakthrough projects like 'Hellboy' and 'Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1' before dying of an accidental overdose during his first major tour at age 21.
- Lil Peep openly discussed his struggles with depression, bipolar disorder, and drug addiction in lyrics, notably in songs like 'The Way I See Things' and 'Problems'.
- Hours before his death on tour in Tucson, Arizona, he posted an Instagram story saying 'When I die, you'll love me', fueling conspiracy theories about his overdose (later confirmed accidental by toxicology reports).
- His posthumous album 'Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2' debuted at #4 on Billboard 200, while unreleased collaborations with artists like XXXTentacion and Marshmello circulated widely.
- His mother Liza Womack established the Lil Peep Foundation for mental health and addiction support after suing his management for negligence regarding his substance abuse.