The tragic death of rapper Lucas Coly at 27

'Don't wait until someone dies to give them their flowers'

An unexpected departure

Lucas Coly's manager announced in early October that the rapper and influencer had passed away at the age of 27. The circumstances of his death turned out to be very sad.

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He was 27 years old

The French-American artist had a natural charisma and musical talent, which helped him become an influencer for millions of people.

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Very connected to his followers

In fact, many of his fans have written about the pain they felt upon learning of his death. They say it was similar to what they would have thought for a close relative.

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Vine, Instagram and music

Lucas Coly's rise to fame started on the social media platform Vine, continued on Instagram and ended with a leap into the music industry.

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Like a close friend

Lucas Coly's naturalness, in addition to his talent, fascinated millions of people who followed him daily. However, as some media reported after his death, his work came with the pressure that many influencers put on themselves to create quality content.

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Death was self-inflicted

Initially, details of his death were not released. However, over time, American media outlets began reporting personal and mental health problems and stated that he had taken his own life.

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'I Love Yall'

What's more, the last Story that Lucas Coly uploaded to Instagram, in which he played the single 'I Love Yall', was interpreted by his followers as the artist's farewell. It immediately triggered speculation about his death.

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His relationship with Amber H.

In 2017, Lucas Coly began a relationship with the influencer Amber H. Together, they launched a YouTube channel in 2018.

Photo: Lucas Coly & Amber H. / Instagram

Adored by millions

They both shared their daily lives and got ever closer to their fans.

Photo: Lucas Coly & Amber H. / Instagram

'Don't wait until someone dies to give them their flowers'

Lucas Coly joins a worrying list of rappers who have died in recent times. As his agency 'I Discover Stars,' wrote on Instagram, cited by The Independent: "My brother is gone. Don't wait until someone dies to give them their flowers."

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