Peep’s computer held about a dozen unedited songs he wanted to show the world, but never had the chance to share. When Lil Peep passed away, he left unfinished songs and recorded drafts behind for his fans. Many people related to these topics and used his lyrics as a coping mechanism against their own issues. His lyrics were often about his heartbreak, life struggles, and mental health problems. Many messages illustrated how Peep played a huge part in helping fans get by in life and persevere through their struggles. The memorial service included readings of personal messages fans mailed in. The tablecloths, flower arrangements, attire and even some guests’ hair were dyed for the occasion.

Everything at his memorial was decorated with his signature colors, black and pink. A recording of his funeral can be found online under the same name. His memorial service, called “The Fascinating and Colorful Life of Iconic Gus Åhr,” was broadcasted on YouTube. Peep’s friends, collaborators and mother put together an official memorial service in his hometown on Dec. Smokeasac, a close friend to Gus had “PEEP” tattooed above his eyebrow and rapper Post Malone even got Peep’s portrait tattooed on his arm. Other rap artists and celebrities tweeted condolences for the rapper. Fans painted memorials, lit candles, wrote letters, sang along to his music together in groups, and thanked him for his work and the impact he made in their lives. When the news broke, heartbroken Lil Peep fans all around the world found ways to pay tribute to the “Hellboy” they lost. But many say, at the time of his premature death, he was close to making it big and changing the world of hip hop forever. Some say he committed suicide and some say it was an accidental overdose. I just kind of go with it,” Peep said in an interview with No Jumper. His answers often referenced marijuana, lean, and Xanax. In multiple interviews and podcasts, he discussed the ongoing list of drugs he regularly used. Gus’s story is similar to many other rappers. Lil Peep quickly became a rising star in the underground rap community, but he could not escape the drugs. He started out by posting his tracks to Soundcloud and YouTube. After graduating in 2014, he moved to California, hoping to build a music career. At the age of 14, he got his first tattoo sleeve, started getting facial piercings, and began making music in his bedroom. When Gus reached high school he decided he did not want to fit in society’s box anymore.

Known as Gus by friends and family, he was recognized for his ability to smoothly blend together genres of hip hop, emo rock, and punk music. with his supportive mother, Liza Womack, and older brother Oksar Åhr. Lil Peep, whose birth name was Gustav Elijah Åhr, grew up in Long Island, N.Y.

His blood tested positive for marijuana and cocaine. A combination of Fentanyl laced Xanax and a cocktail of other drugs were found in his system. Almost four weeks later, autopsy reports were finally released, revealing an accidental overdose as the cause of death. 15, 2017 rising hip hop artist Lil Peep was found dead in his tour bus just hours before a show in Ariz.

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