The Famous Rappers That Are Still in News After Their Death:

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People who come into this world and have their share of life live and go when their time comes but not many create their name, get fame, and get remembered even after they are not in this world anymore. There are so many celebrities that we follow and they are part of our daily talks and lifestyle from every genre of entertainment. In this whole picture and scenario, the rap industry took place in the 1970s and to date has evolved and become a huge part of the music industry as a billion-dollar genre itself. 

This industry has given so much talent and discovered it from the depths, bringing out underdogs to the front but it also has taken a lot from the people and fans, there are so many rappers with amazing work and life journeys but it was short-lived as the rap industry isn’t like others, it is dark and sometimes unexpected things happen. 

Just like that as a fan, I have also felt a personal loss and still have xxxtentacion jacket with me as a souvenir which I cherish as a memory from when I attended his last concert before his untimely demise and is still talked about to this day and we are going to talk about it and other rappers that are dead but still in news. Read further to get the reasons and some rappers that are still relevant to the public and their fans.

The legendary rappers and their legacy still going on even after their demise:

Many rappers came and are still excelling in the industry but some created a special place in everybody’s hearts. They are remembered and loved on their birthdays and anniversaries and if there is a discussion on any topic related to rap they are on top of the list and the following is the list that includes these evergreen rappers.

  1. Tupac Shakur:

The famous rapper was murdered in 1996, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide 2Pac is among the best-selling music artists. He got shot and the injuries became fatal for him. Even after his death he still is famous for his work and the music he left behind.

  1. Nipsey Hussle:

Killed on March 31st, 2019, he was outside one of his stores when he got shot and died. He was a very talented musician, entrepreneur, and activist. Hussle independently released his first mix tape, Slauson Boy Volume 1, and emerged from West Coast hip hop till now he is as famous and loved as he used to be. 

  1. XXXTentacion:

With the song Hope that he left for his fans to listen to as his last work before he also got shot in his car which led him to lose his precious life. He emerged from the SoundCloud era where he used to put his music and then created albums like 17, Revenge,?, Skins, Members Only, Vol. 1, etc. The fans still remember him as a global icon and they mourn his loss as he was quite young and had a whole career in front of him. 

  1. Juice WRLD:

Even though his career was short with 4 years he gave amazing work, emo rap was his league and he was a leading figure in it. Unlike the above rappers, Juice WRLD suffered from a seizure upon landing which led him to his death on December 8, 2019.

  1. Mac Miller:

At the age of fifteen Mac Miller thought to create his career in rap. He was an American rapper and record producer who died in 2018 due to a drug overdose, many say that he was suffering from mental health that took a turn and became the cause of his death. Even after his passing his music and albums are still discussed due to their impact on the hip hop industry. 

  1. Pop Smoke:

He rose to fame with the release of his breakout singles “Welcome to the Party” and “Dior” which built his never-ending path in the hip-hop industry. He got shot and killed in 2020 his albums and work on the drill music scene have him still be famous and talked about. 

What are the reasons for them to be still relevant to the present world?

Through their struggles, their hard work, and music they have created reasons for themselves to be in the news and talk even after they are not in this world with us. The following are the reasons for their relevance to this day.

  • Due to cultural impact, dressing, fashion, and hip-hop lovers follow them with their hearts.
  • The iconic status of Tupac Shakur having the personality and aura also East Coast-West Coast rivalry of the 1990s created a drama that created history. 
  • There are still unresolved mysteries and conspiracies around the deaths of these rappers that’s why there are documentaries and articles still going on about them. 
  • The Posthumous Releases play a huge part in making their fans engage with their work as they listen to their music unreleased after their death which also holds an emotional element.

Final take:

People are crazy and their love for hip hop music is as well and they follow each and every detail of the one they are following. Rappers have created a greater impact on the industry in terms of everything, the swag and style all they carry influence their fans. If A$AP Rocky wore a stussy cdg varsity jacket then the fans are also going to do go and buy it and style it the way their idol has done and cherish everything that makes the long-gone artists still live and achieve the fame they could have while they were alive.