The death of Lil Peep: how the US prescription drug epidemic is changing hip-hop, Hip-hop

By A Mystery Man Writer

This week, rapper Lil Peep died of a suspected overdose. Hip-hop has always been open about recreational drug use – but how did constant references to depression and prescription painkillers move into the mainstream?<br>

Lil Peep's Cause of Death Confirmed as Overdose of Xanax and Fentanyl - Yahoo Sports

Lil Peep's death ignites a conversation about the addiction epidemic

American Rapstar

Lil Peep, Rapper Who Blended Hip-Hop and Emo, Is Dead at 21 - The New York Times

Rap's lost boy: the tragic death, and tormented life, of Lil Peep

Utopia Buys SoundCloud Rap Documentary 'American Rapstar

Lil Peep: SoundCloud rap pioneer who fell victim to the drug use and depression his music highlighted, The Independent

Lil Peep - News - IMDb

Lil Peep - News - IMDb

Rapper Lil Peep's death ignites a conversation about the addiction epidemic