History of Lil Peep in Timeline

Lil Peep, born Gustav Elijah Åhr, was a highly influential American rapper and singer-songwriter. As a prominent member of GothBoiClique, he helped pioneer the emo rap genre, blending elements of emo, rock, and rap music. Lil Peep is credited as a leading figure in the emo rap revival, gaining a devoted following and becoming an inspiration for outcasts and youth subcultures.

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Full Timeline Legacy & Impact

2015: Lil Peep's Career Ascent Begins

Lil Peep's promising career began its ascent in 2015 with a series of tracks, EPs, and mixtapes released on SoundCloud.

August 8, 2017: Lil Peep Comes Out as Bisexual

On August 8, 2017, Lil Peep came out as bisexual in a Twitter post, openly discussing his sexuality with his fans and confronting homophobes on Twitter.

August 2017: Release of Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1

In August 2017, Lil Peep released his debut album Come Over When You're Sober Pt. 1, having already amassed millions of online streams and a significant following.

September 2017: Relationship with Bella Thorne

In September 2017, Lil Peep began dating actress and singer Bella Thorne around the time he released his debut studio album. They were seen kissing, but their relationship was brief.

November 22, 2017: The New York Times Remembrance Podcast

On November 22, 2017, Jon Caramanica, a music critic for The New York Times, released a special remembrance podcast episode to honor Lil Peep following his death.

December 2, 2017: Good Charlotte Cover of 'Awful Things' at Memorial

On December 2, 2017, Good Charlotte honored Lil Peep at his memorial in Long Beach, New York, by releasing a cover of his song "Awful Things".

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2017: GQ Interview

In 2017, Lil Peep stated in an interview with GQ regarding his fashion and style influences.

2017: Pitchfork Hails Lil Peep as the Future of Emo

In 2017, Pitchfork hailed Lil Peep as "the future of emo", recognizing his impact on the genre.

2017: Accidental Drug Overdose

Lil Peep's management FAE grp was accused of negligence and breaches of contract which allegedly contributed to his death in 2017 due to an accidental drug overdose.

January 2018: GQ Article on Lil Peep's Legacy

In January 2018, John Jeremiah Sullivan of GQ wrote that Lil Peep left behind an "outsized legacy" following his death.

June 19, 2018: Juice Wrld Releases 'Too Soon..' EP

On June 19, 2018, Juice Wrld released a two-song EP titled Too Soon.. dedicated to Lil Peep and XXXTentacion, who was killed in June 2018.

2018: Release of Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2

Despite ongoing court filings, FAE supported the release of Lil Peep's first posthumous album, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2, in 2018, which reached number four on the US Billboard 200 chart.

2018: Posthumous Single Created

In 2018, the posthumous single "Falling Down" was created without Lil Peep's consent, uniting the two deceased rappers, some Lil Peep fans and some of Lil Peep's friends opposed the retroactive inclusion of XXXTentacion. Some surviving band members posted a story onto Instagram disavowing the collaboration and imploring others not to listen to it.

2018: Announcement of "No Smoking" Clothing Line

In late 2018, it was announced that a Lil Peep clothing line called "No Smoking" (stylized as "NO SMOK!NG") was being created, which was developed before Lil Peep's death.

December 23, 2019: FAE Disputes Wrongful Death Claims

On December 23, 2019, FAE formally filed court documents at the Los Angeles County Superior Court to dispute all claims made in the wrongful death lawsuit, including negligence and breach of contract.

2019: Wrongful Death Claim Filed Against FAE grp

In 2019, Lil Peep's mother, Liza Womack, filed a wrongful death claim against FAE grp, accusing them of negligence and breaches of contract that contributed to his death in 2017 from an accidental drug overdose.

2020: FAE Releases Statements on Contractual Responsibility

At the start of 2020, FAE released statements asserting they had no contractual responsibility for Lil Peep's personal life, arguing that imposing such a duty would damage management businesses.

January 26, 2021: Estate Announces Re-release of California Girls EP

On January 26, 2021, Lil Peep's estate announced the upcoming re-release of the California Girls EP.

January 29, 2021: Re-release of California Girls EP

On January 29, 2021, the California Girls EP was re-released, accompanied by a music video for the song "lil kennedy".

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June 30, 2021: Estate Announces Re-release of Collaboration EPs

On June 30, 2021, Lil Peep's estate announced the re-release of the collaboration EPs, Castles and Castles II, with Lil Tracy.

July 2, 2021: Re-release of Castles and Castles II EPs

On July 2, 2021, the Lil Peep and Lil Tracy collaboration EPs, Castles and Castles II, were re-released with video of past live performances of certain tracks from the EPs.

May 20, 2022: Re-release of Feelz EP

On May 20, 2022, the Feelz EP was re-released, accompanied by the release of videos for the songs "feelz" and "life".

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December 2, 2022: Re-release of LIVE FOREVER Mixtape

On December 2, 2022, the mixtape LIVE FOREVER was re-released, along with a music video for its title track.

February 2023: Settlement of Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In February 2023, the wrongful death lawsuit against FAE was settled before going to trial. Lil Peep's music catalog was transferred from FAE to his family.

September 1, 2023: Release of Collaboration with ILoveMakonnen

On September 1, 2023, Lil Peep's estate released the collaboration with ILoveMakonnen, titled "November", on all platforms.

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September 8, 2023: Release of Diamonds Album

On September 8, 2023, Lil Peep's estate confirmed that the 2017 collaboration album Diamonds with ILoveMakonnen would be released.

November 10, 2023: Release of Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 (OG Version)

On November 10, 2023, Lil Peep's estate released the project Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 (OG Version), featuring original recordings and the first official release of the song "in the car".

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