Lil Peep

Lil Peep was an American singer and rapper who died in 2017. He combined emo and pop punk melodic elements with trap and hip hop production, often mixing sung hooks and rapped verses over lo-fi guitar textures and electronic beats. His lyrics were direct and confessional, addressing themes such as mental health, relationships, and substance use, and he emerged from the SoundCloud scene where he used DIY release methods and online communities to build an audience. He is frequently cited as an early figure in the emo rap movement and for blending alternative rock influences with contemporary hip hop sounds.