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Lil Peep

Rapper

Birthday November 1, 1996

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Allentown, PA

DEATH DATE Nov 15, 2017 (21)

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About

Notable for his digitally released projects Hellboy and Live Forever, he was a rapper whose lyrics leaned toward the somber topics of depression and addiction. In 2016, he joined GOTHBOICLIQUE alongside Lil Tracy.

Before Fame

He began to release original music online in early-to-mid 2015.

Trivia

He developed a strong social media presence on Instagram with over 8 million followers. His manager broke the news of his passing on Twitter under the user name @RealChaseOrtega. 

Family Life

His real name was Gustav Elijah Åhr. He was originally from Pennsylvania; but he grew up in Long Beach, New York. His mother, Liza Womack, was a first grade teacher while his father, Karl Johan, was a Harvard professor. He died of an overdose at the age of 21. 

Associated With

He recorded songs that were produced by Smokeasac