Hundreds of thousands last night were devastated by the sudden news of the passing of young rapper Lil Peep.
Having originally gained fame from his productions and songs on Soundcloud, the 21-year-old artist became a figurehead for depression awareness and drug abuse. Both topics were frequently mentioned in his music, as well as specific mentions of Xanax.
An official cause of death has not been released, though his struggle with Xanax has been public knowledge for quite some time. 
After news of his passing began spreading on social media, many other musicians and contemporaries began to voice their condolences.
RIP LIL PEEP
— Lil Pump (@lilpump) November 16, 2017
R.I.P. Lil Peep. im glad i got to meet you when we were in dc, this shit is crazy.
— Rich Brian (@richbrian) November 16, 2017
Damn who would of thought the first time I️ met you would be the last time rest in paradise @Lilpeep
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 16, 2017
So young. So sad. RIP @Lilpeep
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) November 16, 2017
No. Not lil peep 💔
— pw (@petewentz) November 16, 2017
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Shocked about Lil Peep
Life is unpredictable so pls pay attention to & support ur loved ones when they need it
Gone way too soon
RIP 💔
— Brownies & Lemonade🍫🍋 (@TeamBandL) November 16, 2017
R.I.P Lil Peep Dawg
— CONCRETE BOY BOAT^ (@lilyachty) November 16, 2017
I cant even believe this. We were just talking last week about working on a song together and now you’re gone. You will be missed, R.I.P. @Lilpeep 😪 pic.twitter.com/GQRJe8Vck0
— marshmello (@marshmello) November 16, 2017
Peep was the nicest person. hanging out with him, talking to him about music, the song ideas we were going to do together and touring was so amazing. Everyone will miss you man @Lilpeep
— marshmello (@marshmello) November 16, 2017
rest in peace @Lilpeep. pic.twitter.com/4Mgi57n5nQ
— emo nite (@emonitela) November 16, 2017
LONG LIVE LIL PEEP #RIP pic.twitter.com/FitKcG4fVd
— GORDO (@GordoSZN) November 16, 2017
tell ur friends u love them, talk to people about ur problems, let ur friends know they're not alone. know u arent alone. idk. im sad. depression isnt trendy its an awful rotting feeling. lil peep deserved a happy ending.
— elijah daniel (@elijahdaniel) November 16, 2017
So sad. Rest In Peace Lil peep pic.twitter.com/f5DZy4B9YG
— Steve Aoki (@steveaoki) November 16, 2017
I remember Lil peep telling me he is against the sexual abuse of women and people in the music industry… I will continue to push his vision thank you – Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) November 16, 2017
R.I.P. Lil Peep
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) November 16, 2017
depression is real.
addiction is real.
pay attention to your friends.
pay attention to your family.
pay attention to your lover.
they may be telling you something that will save your life if you listen.
always sad to see addiction consume the young. RIP https://t.co/ss9ntqFABd— Tommie Sunshine ✊ (@tommiesunshine) November 16, 2017
rip lil peep. so sad to hear..
— the ready set (@thereadyset) November 16, 2017
RIP LIL PEEP 😥🧡FUCK DRUGS 😷🖕🏼
— KAI WACHI (@KaiWachiMusic) November 16, 2017
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