Lil Peep and the Rise of Emo Rap

Lil Peep was one of the most unique and influential artists of his generation. His style of music, which has been dubbed “emo rap”, blends the personal and confessional lyrics of emo music with the beats and production of hip hop. Lil Peep’s music often touches on dark and personal themes, such as mental health, addiction, and depression.

He was born in Long Island, New York, but he grew up in Tuscon, Arizona. He first started making music in high school, using the music software Fruity Loops. He released his first mixtape, “Lil Peep Part One”, in 2011.

His music career began to take off in 2016, when he released his second mixtape, “Hellboy”. The mixtape featured the single “White Wine”, which became a viral hit on SoundCloud. That same year, Lil Peep released his first EP, “Crybaby”.

Peep’s debut album, “Come Over When You’re Sober (Part One)”, was released in 2017. The album was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. The album’s lead single, “Awful Things”, was a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

His untimely death in 2017 sent shockwaves through the music world. He was only 21 years old. Lil Peep’s death was ruled an accidental overdose of fentanyl and Xanax.

Lil Peep’s music has been a major influence on the current generation of artists. His unique blend of emo and rap has inspired a new generation of artists, such as Juice WRLD, Lil Skies, and Trippie Redd. Lil Peep’s music continues to live on through his fans and his legacy will continue to grow.