US Rapper Lil Peep's Death Confirmed As Drug Overdose

It has been confirmed through a toxicology report that US rapper Lil Peep passed away from a drug overdose in November.

According to TMZ, the 21-year-old, real name Gustav Åhr, died from an overdose from the "combined toxic effects of fentanyl and alprazolam". 

The report also states that the rapper also had other drugs, including marijuana, cocaine and Oxycodone, at the time of his death.

The medical examiner has ruled the death as accidental. 

Names such as Post Malone, Diplo and Charli XCX 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

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

— diplo (@diplo) November 16, 2017