Hip-hop fans are in shock over the tragic death of rapper Lil Bo Weep, whose real name was Winona Brooks. She was only 24 years old and already famous for her work. Smrtdeath, a fellow musical artist, announced her death on his Instagram page.
The 28-year-old, born Mike Skwark, took to the social networking platform on Sunday, March 6, and posted two images, one of him with Weep and another of their respective tattoos. He captioned the photo, “Rest in peace, Winona; you were a truly special soul.” Life is messed up.”
Who Was Lil Bo Weep?
The popular SoundCloud artist was recognized for her lo-fi, hip-hop, and emo music. In November 2015, the Adelaide, Australia, native began sharing songs on the platform. However, at the start of her musical career, her name was “moniker.”
Solos was the title of her most recent album. Under the name Unaloon, she also released her own EP, Healing Unaloon. Her official YouTube music channel had over 123,000 subscribers.
According to Famous Birthdays, the musician's Instagram account had over 200k followers. She shared a photo with rapper Xxxtentacion on her Instagram account a few months ago. She also recently shared a photo of herself with her mother. Her profile was inaccessible and had been removed at the time of writing this article.
Lil Bo Weep told Evolving Public that she was the most popular in Los Angeles and Germany. When asked about her songwriting process, she stated:
“I can only do my art when I am in the right frame of mind and flow.” I'll never be able to force it. When I'm feeling creative, I usually work on something or take notes on my phone.”
How Did Lil Bo Weep Die?
The cause and circumstances of the late rapstress's death, who was originally from Adelaide, Australia, are unknown. However, Weep had released an emotional video of herself a few days before the tragedy, in which she stated, “I've been crying continuously.” I apologize. But I lost my child around this time last year, and I'd like to do something in her honor, preferably spend some time away from the beach or spend the day mourning.”
In addition, she stated in the caption, “Btw, I am not high; I am heavily dosed on Seroquel to avoid any psychosis from my cptsd.” Not only have I been grieving the loss of my child, but I've recently discovered that growing up with a serious eating disorder has harmed my fertility. If you're a ninja, Cerner, I encourage you to think about what you're doing to yourself because I may never be able to have a full-term pregnancy or have my own child because of the way I treated my body.”
Her most recent video has been seen over 100,000 times, with her followers expressing their dismay at her untimely passing. “I'm so confused about what happened like I'm actually in shock. I just saw this post a few days ago, and I hear she passed away,” a fan remarked underneath the video.
Another admirer added, “Rest in peace, Winona; your music got me through some of my roughest times in life.” “I wish you hadn't left this world so soon.” Winona, rest in peace,” a third person said.
“I saw you in my dream smiling and sitting under a big pink tree,” one person wrote. Heaven. You've earned it. Through the resonance of your angelic voice and heart frequency, you've helped me so much.” “Thank you for all the times you interacted with me,” the second user said. You were a trailblazer in your day. “I will never forget you.”
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“REST IN PEACE ANGEL,” someone close to the artist wrote. Will never forget the hours spent It's a shame we didn't get to do everything we had planned. You were a huge supporter who helped me feel less alone in this world. Every time.” “You fought so hard and I'm so proud of you, sweet girl, rest easy.” “You'll be remembered as the sweetest soul,” one comment said.
