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Rap artist Luci4 (born James Dear) has died,. According to a February 23 report from TMZ. The JEWELXXET leader, who also went by aliases like Axxturel and 4jay was 23 years old.
Rap Artist Luci4 Dead at 23
Per the outlet, Luci4’s cause of death is still unknown, and law enforcement says that the investigation is “ongoing.” It also remains unclear if foul play is involved in his death.
TMZ also notes that the rapper’s grandparents told TMZ that he passed away on Sunday (February 22). After spending some time at a friend’s house in Los Angeles.
They also say they are “suspicious” about his death. As they noted that his “wallet was completely emptied.” They also noted that they had cautioned Luci4 about the people he had begun to hang around, as he began to gain notoriety for his music.
The outlet also noted that the Los Angeles Fire Department, which was the first responder to a medical call they received late Saturday morning, said that Luci4 had already been deceased when they arrived at the scene.
Known as the pioneer of the internet microgenre sigilkor, Luci4 gained popularity in 2021 through TikTok for his viral hit “BodyPartz,” which eventually led to him signing with Atlantic Records.
May he rest in peace.
