On Jan. 1, rapper Lexii Alijai was pronounced dead at the age of 21-years-old with unknown causes. The Minnesota native’s cousin took to Facebook to announce the heartbreaking news according to NY Daily News.
“Your a real Legend…if you know her or heard her music you’d feel chills.” The Facebook post read. “Rest in paradise you’ll never be forgotten!I’m so lost for words…my beautiful cousin with so much talent & Unique soul Lexii Alijai It’s too soon…”
Not only has this affected her family, but other artists in the industry, which many took to their social media to share a few words about Alijai. Singer and songwriter, Kehlani, seemed to have taken the news badly, as she tweeted several tweets expressing her anger and confusion of the passing.
i keep typing and backspacing
you knew what you meant to me
everyone knew what you meant
you were so special bro
i seen you fight thru it all i seen u thug it out lex
imma miss you so bad
you was about to get everything you always talked aboutRIP MY BABY
I LOVE YOU LEX 4L— Kehlani (@Kehlani) January 2, 2020
i’m angry i’m confused i’m heartbroken i’m angry i’m confused. i love you lexii. my baby was 21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Kehlani (@Kehlani) January 2, 2020
Artists like Ari Lennox, Wale, and Bas also used their platform to mourn the late rapper. They each expressed how young, sweet and talented Lexii was.
This is hard to comprehend. So young, talented, humble, and gracious. I was positive it was only a matter of time before the world celebrated your talent and your character. RIP Lexii 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/7q5x6AcG5U
— Bas (@Bas) January 2, 2020
Rest in heaven Lexii. You were so sweet and kind to me. I’m so sorry angel.
— Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) January 2, 2020
Lexii … my God man …
— Wale (@Wale) January 1, 2020
Lexii Alijai’s last album Growing Pains was released in 2017. Since then, she released a single “Anthony” on Audio Mack back in Feb. 2019. The late Minnesota rapper worked with Kehlani on You Should Be Here album, where she is featured on the “Jealous” track.
My single is out now!! Lexii Alijai – Anthony via @audiomack https://t.co/3sWDBkts2l pic.twitter.com/ThiPnbuSGE
— Lexii Alijai (@lexiialijaii) February 19, 2019
There has yet to be any updates on the causes of the young rapper’s death, but the hip hop industry is taking this moment to mourn the life of a talented rapper.
