The 'Famous in Love' star took to Instagram Stories to express her grief over the rapper's death, saying that he was a great man.
- Nov 17, 2017
AceShowbiz - Rapper Lil Peep was found dead at his tour bus when he was about to perform at a nightclub in Tuscon on Wednesday, November 15. Police immediately investigated the cause of his death, and it has been found out that Peep died of a suspected Xanax overdose. Many stars have offered their condolences. His ex-girlfriend, Bella Thorne, is among them.
Shortly after the news broke, the 20-year-old took to Twitter to pay tribute to the late rapper, saying that he deserved more out of life. "Peep you deserved more out of life. Life didn't do your greatness justice," she tweeted.
Peep you deserved more out of life. Life didn't do your greatness justice
— bella thorne (@bellathorne) 16 November 2017
Still not over his death, Thorne then shared on Instagram Stories a heartbreaking, self-taken video of her mourning Peep's death. "Anybody out there who is a Lil Peep fan, you guys know how talented he was," Thorne said, crying. "You guys know how great he was. Well, he was even more f***ing great as a person."
The "Famous in Love" star later posted on Instagram on Thursday, November 16 a series of pictures of herself with the "Benz Truck" rapper. One of the pictures showed Peep kissing Thorne's cheek as the actress looked straight at the camera. She captioned it, "Look at that big f***ing smile. Always lit up the room. Hearts are breaking everywhere."
The CEO of First Access Entertainment, Sarah Stennett, who partnered with Peep in early 2016 also offered her condolences. She remarked that she was shocked and heartbroken after learning about his death.
"I am shocked and heartbroken. I do not believe Peep wanted to die, this is so tragic," she stated. "He had big goals and dream for the future which he had shared with me, his team, his family and his friends. I have spoken to his mother and she asked me to convey that she is very, very proud of him and everything he was able to achieve in his short life. She is truly grateful to the fans and the people who have supported and loved him."
Other stars who have paid tribute to Peep include Marshmello, Charli XCX and Diplo.
I cant even believe this. We were just talking last week about working on a song together and now you’re gone. You will be missed, R.I.P. @Lilpeep 😪 pic.twitter.com/GQRJe8Vck0
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) 16 November 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) 16 November 2017
peep had so much more to do man he was constantly inspiring me. I dont feel good man
— diplo (@diplo) 16 November 2017
