50949_WKBW_7_Problem_Solvers_658x90.png

Actions

Lil Peep died of possible Xanax overdose, police say

Rapper Lil Peep dies before Tucson performance
Posted
and last updated

Emerging rapper and YouTube star Lil Peep has died at age 21, a representative confirmed to the Guardian

The rapper, whose real name is Gustav Åhr, died due to an apparent overdose, Tucson police Sgt. Pete Dugan told KGUN. The department responded to a call around 9 p.m. local time on Wednesday. 

Lil Peep grew up in Long Beach, New York. 

Lil Peep had released mixtapes and had a strong internet following. His debut album "Come Over When You're Sober (Part One)" was released in August. He had a unique style of emo-rap. 

Lil Peep had an imprint in the fashion world as well. He sat in the front row of the Balmain men's show at Paris Fashion Week before his album debuted.