‘Bodypartz’ rapper Luci4 dies at 23: ‘He was really a pacesetter’

Rapper Luci4 has died. He was 23.

The Los Angeles artist, whose actual title was James Pricey, died Sunday at a personal residence, based on the the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The trigger continues to be beneath investigation.

Pricey was greatest identified for his single "Bodypartz," which has remained common for years. As of Monday, the video had greater than 4.3 million views on YouTube. The Recording Business Affiliation of America licensed the monitor as gold in 2024.

Due to the music, Pricey, who's often known as Axxturel, was signed by Atlantic Information, per Billboard. The influential artist had launched a number of albums and singles over the previous a number of years, together with the album "VAMPMANIA 3" in 2025.

Pricey's supervisor made a press release Sunday:

"I’m devastated to tell you that at present James, Luci4, axxturel has handed away. He was really a pacesetter. A king. And musician. And a genius. There's no one like him. And there’ll by no means be. All of us liked him dearly. Relaxation straightforward. Please enable household and buddies privateness and persistence throughout this troublesome time."

It was signed Kayla G, and he or she added an much more private caption: "Thanks Luci for dedicating this lovely music to me. Thanks for displaying me what it’s prefer to relate to somebody so deeply. I really like you so a lot and I’ll always remember you."

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Followers of the rapper left their tributes.

"Really devastated rn," one wrote. "Been listening to him since I used to be like 10."

One other fan added, "Relaxation in peace, James Pricey. Luci4 you had been such a good looking soul. We’ll miss you."

He "impressed lots of people and made a lot in time," one other publish learn, "it's simply unhappy how he's gone now. RIP Luci4 will at all times hearken to your music king."

And one other, "His music was really wonderful and his impression will dwell without end! I hope that his household can heal additional time, and I don't like saying RIP however I’ll say I'm grateful that issues aligned for him to be right here. He’ll dwell without end in artwork, individuals's minds, and future generations' music."

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