Emani Johnson, who went by the stage name “Emani 22,” has died in Los Angeles at the age of 22. There had been rumors on social media since the evening of October 11, 2021, that she had died.
The news was shared on Instagram by Emani's close friend, alannatheballer, who wrote a sad note. “My heart hurts so much. Emani, I love you so much. I'm sorry this happened to you. You didn't earn this! “You were such a light to so many of us,” she wrote under the pictures she posted.
Here is everything you want to know about Emani 22, including her death cause!
Who was Emani Johnson?
Johnson was born in Los Angeles on December 27, 1998. She was just starting as an R&B singer and dancer.
Johnson has put out several songs over the years, and her first album, The Color Red, came out in 2020.
She worked with rapper Trippie Redd on a few songs on his 2018 record, A Love Letter to You 3. At this point, we don't know much about her personal life.
How did Emani Johnson die?
On Monday, October 11, 2021, news of the young artist's death began to spread online. After that, record producer J. Maine revealed it in a statement to People.
He told the news organization, “Emani 22 was a wonderful person who brightened up any room she was in.”
“We made music together, and I helped her finish her last project, ‘The Color Red.'” It was easy for us to work together because we knew each other so well. It hurts so much to know that the last time I saw her was the last time I'd ever see her.
Main went on to say that Johnson was “like a little sister” to him and that he would “miss and never forget” her. There are still no clear answers about how she died, but there have been rumors that she was in a car accident.
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Hip-hop artist Bhad Bhabie was one of the first people to pay respect on Instagram. He wrote next to a picture of them, “I don't even know what to say…”It doesn't even seem real.
“I spent almost every day with you. I learned a lot from you. “You are my inspiration for many things (hair, nails, style, etc.) my big sister. I’m going to miss you so much.”
Some people wrote “Rest in heaven, babygirl” and “So sad” on Emani's Instagram page.
