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Rapper Luci4 Dead at 23: ‘There’s Nobody Like Him’
- Luci4, the 23-year-old rapper, was discovered unresponsive in his Los Angeles bedroom on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and is dead at 23.
- As an artist, Luci4 rose after his 2021 single BodyPartz, which went gold in 2024 under Atlantic Records; he released Vampmania 3 last year and the single `Otw` earlier this month.
- His grandmother, Brenda Dears, said she found him and tried CPR but realized he was already cold, and family members reported visible bruising and an empty wallet.
- The Los Angeles Police Department is now investigating the death after the family's claims of suspicious injuries, while manager Kayla G confirmed the death on TikTok late Sunday and asked for privacy as a cause of death has not been released.
- Fans and global tributes poured in as Luci4, a sigilkore pioneer and Spaceghostpurrp's BMB Deathrow collective alumnus, is remembered after his death on Sunday; his video has more than 4 million views.
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Rising LA Rapper Luci4 Passes Away At 23
Source: @ogvamp1 / Instagram Luci4, the rapper behind the viral hit “BodyPartz,” has reportedly passed away. James Dear, also known as Luci4, was pronounced dead on February 22 at a close friend’s home in Los Angeles. His cause of death has not been confirmed. According to TMZ, Luci4’s family stated that his wallet was empty, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding his passing. They had also reportedly warned him about the company h…
His manager praised him as "genius" and a great artist - at the age of only 23 the rapper and TikTok star Luci4 was found dead in a private house. Police investigate the case. That is known so far.
'Bodypartz' rapper Luci4 dies at 23: 'He was truly a leader'
The Los Angeles artist's death left fans grieving on social media.Rapper Luci4 has died Luci4/InstagramRapper Luci4 has died. He was 23.The Los Angeles artist, whose real name was James Dear, died Sunday at a private residence, according to the the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The cause is still under investigation.Dear was best known for his single "Bodypartz," which has remained popular for years. As of Monday, the video had more than …
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