Up-and-coming rapper Lucy 4 was discovered lifeless in an L.A. residence on Sunday … and now we’re studying extra about his actions hours previous to his demise.
We broke the information … the rapper — finest identified for his viral hit “BodyPartz” — was discovered lifeless at a pal’s home on the age of 23. His explanation for demise has but to be decided … and his household needs solutions.
The daddy of Luci4 — born James Pricey IV — tells TMZ … final Saturday, his son was operating late to catch a ten:52 PM flight to Miami for a live performance.
There was a pre-boarding problem with TSA … and James obtained tremendous upset, which is when his father says LAX Police obtained concerned — and he was detained.
Officers reached out to James’ grandmother to “inquire about his psychological welfare and had issues that he could have been beneath the affect,” his father says … and he or she was instructed he can be taken to the hospital as a consequence of alleged “erratic habits and for his security.”
His father tells TMZ … James had no historical past of “recognized” psychological sickness.
About 20 minutes later, James known as his grandmother to say he was not detained — and if there wasn’t one other flight, he’d drop by her dwelling for contemporary garments. He by no means confirmed … and the subsequent day, Feb. 22, Luci4 was discovered lifeless.
The household has reached out to the airport authorities for extra info … akin to what precisely did Luci4 do — and who was with him.
The household suspects foul play since James’ pockets, they are saying, was discovered empty inside the house — his money and ID had been gone.
His explanation for demise is at present listed by the L.A. medical expert as “deferred.” LAPD didn’t ship murder detectives to the scene … and mentioned the case was with the coroner.
The household created a GoFundMewhich reads partly … “He touched the lives of so many along with his creativity, kindness, and want to share with others. Regardless that he didn’t attain all of his desires, the impression he left on those that knew him is immeasurable.”
We have reached out to LAX and airport authorities for more information … to this point, no phrase again.