Two months after her death, the cause of Luci4’s death has been revealed. According to the medical examiner, the rapper died of toxicity.
The cause of death of rapper Luci4 has been revealed
PEOPLE reports that according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Luci4 died of fentanyl toxicity. Moreover, the manner of his death appeared to be unexpected.James Dear, aka Luci4, passed away on February 22, 2026, at the home of a friend, according to TMZ, who cited his grandparents. The report added that the rapper was pronounced dead at the Los Angeles Fire Department around 11:40 a.m.Later that day, Luci4’s manager, Kayla G, confirmed the news. He shared on TikTok: “Today I am letting you know that James, Luci4, Axxturel has passed away. He was truly a leader, a king, a musician and a genius.”“There is no one like her, and there never will be. We all loved her dearly. Rest in peace,” he continued, before adding: “Please give family and friends privacy and patience during this difficult time.”
More about Luci4
Luci4 was known for the microgenre within trap music. He brought electronic and cloud rap together, helping to create Billboard chartbusters. His last album, Vampmania 3, released in 2025, included the singles ‘#NEVERSURRENDER’, ‘Otw’, ‘B4 the Storm’ and ‘Sleeve’.The rapper was only 23 years old when he breathed his last. The news of his death came as a shock to his audience and family. Soon, the tributes started pouring in. Fans, family, artists, others paid their last respects with their heartwarming messages.
