LiL PEEP

The Profile

Gustav Elijah Åhr (known as Lil Peep, 1996–2017) was an American singer/rapper associated with the emo-rap and SoundCloud scenes. He rose to attention with mixtapes and online releases; Crybaby and Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1 are among his best-known works. He died on November 15, 2017; the death was ruled an accidental drug overdose.

Born Gustav Elijah Åhr; rose to prominence on SoundCloud; melded emo, punk and trap influences; expressed admiration for Kurt Cobain; died November 15, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona of an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and alprazolam (Xanax).

A DeBaser review of Crybaby frames Lil Peep as an emo-rap figure who recontextualises trap with melancholy and honesty. The review highlights SoundCloud origins and comparisons to Kurt Cobain. It recommends listening to Crybaby to reconsider prejudices about trap.