Juice WRLD, Ascending Chicago Rap Star, Dead at 21
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(Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
The rapper reportedly suffered a seizure this morning at Chicago's Midway airport.
Juice WRLD, the ascending Chicago rapper and singer, was pronounced dead this morning. He was only 21-years-old.
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According toTMZ, paramedics were called to Chicago's Midway airport after Juice, born Jarad Anthony Higgins, reportedly suffered a seizure as he was leaving a plane. Per the report, medics discovered Higgins bleeding from the mouth upon arrival and claimed he was still conscious as he was transported to a nearby hospital. Sadly, they were unable to stabilize him, pronouncing Higgins dead soon after, though a cause of death has yet to be revealed.
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After the news came out, a wide spectrum of rappers and artists sent their condolences:
Meek Mill
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Bruno Mars
Snoop Dogg
Swae Lee
Ski Mask the Slump God
Lil Yachty
Questlove
Action Bronson
DJ Khaled
Chance the Rapper
Lupe Fiasco
Drake
Lil Durk
Lil Peep
Lucki
Gucci Mane
D.R.A.M.
Denzel Curry
Lil Uzi Vert
None— CHEAZYFROMPHILLY (@CHEAZYFROMPHILLY) 1575827860
Higgins' climb to rap stardom began with his solo debut, Goodbye and Good Riddance, and the massive single "Lucid Dreams." Earlier this year, Higgins landed his first No. 1 album with the release of his major-label debut, Death Race for Love.
