Polo G: ‘Death and depression made me lean towards music. It became therapeutic’
The Chicago rapper’s last album spent 47 weeks in the UK chart, testament to the power of his raw, introspective tracks. He discusses his journey out of crime and drug use towards being one of rap’s biggest stars
March 2020
‘I never got to thank him’: fans mourn a generation of rappers dying young
Rap’s young stars connect with their audience on a deep emotional level – so it’s especially devastating when they die, as those fans explain
November 2019
Why fans want constant ‘content’ from their musical heroes – even in the afterlife
Lil Peep: Everybody’s Everything review – posthumous chills and thrills
October 2019
Lil Peep: rapper's mother sues management over his death
Liza Womack claims son’s overdose occurred after negligence from company that ‘fostered, promoted and encouraged’ illegal drug use
November 2018
Lil Peep: Come Over When You’re Sober Pt 2 review – honouring the rapper’s legacy
Lil Peep: Come Over When You’re Sober Pt 2 review – accessible emo-rap from late zeitgeist hero
October 2018
Lil Peep: how to handle the release of an album shrouded in tragedy
At an intimate listening party, the final album from the rapper who died last year was unveiled with family and friends explaining how they ensured it would honour his legacy
June 2018
First thoughts
XXXTentacion’s brutal life points to the problem with UK drug policy
Suzanne Moore
The murdered 20-year-old rapped about prescription drug addiction but we debate the merits of legalising cannabis, says the Guardian columnist Suzanne Moore
December 2017
The Observer's obituaries of 2017
Lil Peep remembered by Sarah Stennett
The musician’s adviser and business partner reflects on a unique talent whose life was cut cruelly short
November 2017
The death of Lil Peep: how the US prescription drug epidemic is changing hip-hop
Rapper Lil Peep dies aged 21 of suspected overdose
April 2017
Lil Peep: the YouTube rapper who's taking back emo
Thought rock’s most miserable genre was dead? Think again. Meet the internet star who’s keeping it alive – with added trap
