Juice WRLD Biography

Juice WRLD was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who became a defining figure of the emo-rap and SoundCloud rap era, known for his melodic style, freestyling ability, and deeply personal lyrics about heartbreak, mental health struggles, and drug use. Born in Chicago, Juice WRLD rose to meteoric fame in 2018 with his breakout hit 'Lucid Dreams'. His debut studio album, 'Goodbye & Good Riddance', solidified his status. Known for his prolific output and freestyling talent, he released the chart-topping album 'Death Race for Love' in 2019. His life was tragically cut short at age 21 due to an accidental drug overdose.
  • Juice WRLD's stage name was inspired by the Tupac Shakur film 'Juice' and his desire for 'world domination'.
  • He gained widespread attention after posting the song 'Lucid Dreams' on SoundCloud, which later peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • Juice WRLD was renowned for his incredible freestyling ability, often improvising entire songs or verses for hours on radio shows and interviews.
  • He openly discussed his struggles with anxiety, depression, and addiction through his music, making him a relatable figure for many young fans.
  • Juice WRLD died on December 8, 2019, after suffering a seizure at Chicago's Midway Airport. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death an accidental overdose caused by oxycodone and codeine toxicity.
  • Despite his short career, he left behind an enormous vault of unreleased music, leading to multiple posthumous albums including 'Legends Never Die' (2020) and 'Fighting Demons' (2021).
  • His relationship with fellow musician Ally Lotti was highly publicized and often referenced in his later work.