Music Industry Mourns the Loss of 21-Year-Old Rapper Lexii Alijai

The music world is in mourning after a rising rapper has died at the young age of 21. The news was confirmed Wednesday that Lexii Alijai had passed away just as 2020 started.

Who was Lexii Alijai?

Alijai, whose full name was Alexis Alijai Lynch, was an up-and-coming rapper. The Minnesota-bred artist first garnered attention for appearing on Kehlani’s song, “Jealous,” a few years ago. The song was on Kehlain’s Grammy-nominated project, You Should Be Here. The song reached No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Prior to this, she uploaded tracks of herself rapping over the beats of songs from Drake, Tupac, Dej Loaf and more.

She released several mixtapes, including Joseph’s Coat, which featured Elle Varner. By 2016, she had opened up for artists like Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert, while releasing remixes of songs by Bryson Tiller and Meek Mill. Her first full-length project, Growing Pains, was released in 2017.

One of her cousins confirmed the news of her death on Facebook. It is unclear how she died. Her grandfather was influential Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Roger Troutman, founder of the Zapp band.

Rappers, singers and more remember Alijai on Twitter

Kehlani wrote on Twitter, “i’m angry i’m confused i’m heartbroken i’m angry i’m confused. i love you lexii. my baby was 21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” In another tweet, she said, “this s**t was so much deeper than music that was my little sister.”

Rapper Wale was at a loss for words, tweeting, “Lexii … my God man …”

“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,” said Bas.

R&B singer Ari Lennox said, “Rest in heaven Lexii. You were so sweet and kind to me. I’m so sorry angel.”

Given the response, Alijai’s legacy will surely live on through the lives she touched despite being gone too soon.