US Rapper Dies After Suspected Drug Overdose

A medical examiner has revealed the suspected cause of US rapper Lil Peep's death is a drug overdose. 

According to Pitchfork, the Pima County Office has stated that it will take six to eight weeks before toxicology results will help to definitively determine the cause of death.

The 21-year-old artist, real name Gustav Åhr, reportedly died in Tucson, Arizona, after being taken to hospital. 

Names such as Post Malone, Diplo and Charli XCX have paid tribute to Lil Peep following the news.

in the short time that i knew you, you were a great friend to me and a great person. your music changed the world and it'll never be the same. i love you bud. forever pic.twitter.com/tpbxpkf4f4

— Beerbongs & Bentleys (@PostMalone) November 16, 2017

lil peep passing is such a tragedy. i remember hearing him for the first time and being so enthralled. love to all his family, friends and fans. we have lost something special. R.I.P.

— CHARLI XCX (@charli_xcx) 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

peep had so much more to do man he was constantly inspiring me. I dont feel good man

— diplo (@diplo) November 16, 2017