Lil Peep

Overview

• Real Name: Gustav Elijah Ahr
• Born: November 1, 1996, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
• Died: November 15, 2017, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. (aged 21)
• Cause of Death: Accidental overdose (fentanyl and alprazolam)
• Citizenship: Sweden, United States
• Occupations: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
• Years Active: 2014-2017
• Musical Labels: First Access, Columbia, AWAL
• Website: lilpeep.com

Musical Career

• Origin: Long Beach, New York, U.S.
• Genres: Emo rap, lo-fi, trap, pop punk, alternative rock, rap rock, alternative hip hop
• Instruments: Vocals
• Formerly of: GothBoiClique

Early Life

• Born to an American mother and Swedish father; raised on Long Island.
• Developed an interest in music and fashion from a young age.
• Began producing music on SoundCloud in 2013 under the name Trap Goose; later changed to Lil Peep.
• Gained popularity with his single "Star Shopping" in 2015.

Rise to Fame

• Released successful mixtapes: Lil Peep; Part One, Live Forever (2015), Crybaby, and Hellboy (2016).
• First live performance in February 2016; toured with various artists.
• Recorded EP Goth Angel Sinner and debut studio album Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1 in 2017.
• Album marks a transition into pop punk and rap rock genres.

Influence and Legacy

• Lil Peep is considered a key figure in the emo rap movement, inspiring youth subcultures.
• His music often explores themes of mental health, depression, and substance abuse.
• Inspired a new generation of artists and helped bring emo influences into mainstream hip-hop.

Personal Life

• Identified as bisexual; faced struggles with mental health and substance abuse.
• Had relationships with celebrities including Bella Thorne.
• Candid about his experiences with anxiety and depression.

Death

• Found dead on November 15, 2017, before a concert in Tucson, Arizona.
• Death considered a significant loss to modern music; compared to Kurt Cobain.
• His mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against management, accusing them of negligence leading to his death.

Posthumous Releases

• Following his death, his popularity surged, and several singles and albums were released posthumously.
• Notable posthumous works include Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 (2018), and collaborations with various artists.

Fashion Influence

• Known for his unique fashion sense, mixing streetwear with emo influences.
• Modeled for brands like Vlone and attended major fashion events.
• Developed his clothing line before his death, titled "No Smoking."

Conclusion

Lil Peep's impact on music and fashion continues to resonate, influencing the emo and hip-hop landscapes and leaving a lasting legacy despite his short life.