Lexii Alijai's 2017 Track "Growing Pains" Shows A Young Artist With Big Dreams

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Celebrating the life of a young talent.

The hip hop world is once again mourning the death of a young artist whose life was snuffed out far too soon. On the first day of the new year it was reported that 21-year-old rapper Lexii Alijai had passed away. While there hasn't been news on a cause of death, many artists have come forward to share their grief regarding her death.

"This sh*t was so much deeper than music. That was my little sister," Kehlani tweeted as soon as she heard the news. On Thursday she added, "I’m on a plane i’m a lil tipsy i’m lookin at the clouds grieving and feelin sensitive on the internet wit my 24 year old human ass. i’m sorry for anything that come off w hella energy behind it for a while. Truth is i’m angry as f*ck. & i don’t feel like pretending i’m not."

To celebrate Lexii Alijai's life and music, we're taking things back and sharing the rapper's title track from her 2017 project Growing Pains. Give it a few spins and share your thoughts. Rest in peace.

Quotable Lyrics

And, it's my year right now
Everybody that's important to me, here right now
Spit the sh*t that the world need to hear right now
And, all the lil girls in high school could feel right now
Uh, I took a break from rappin, just to focus on my health
Was really in the gym, I had to focus on myself
How could you blame me for being human? I'm only me
Word is bond, Imma make it, and you gon' see
What you gon' do when you see me up on your television?
Lexii, the hottest in the city, what they fail to mention
Even though I don't need nobody to stamp me
Plan A gon' work, f*ck a plan B
Say she f*ckin' with Lexii, but nah, she can't be
Blind to the bullsh*t, like I can't see
And, I been working on this mixtape
And, at the same time, I been out here tryna get my sh*t straight
Yeah, tryna get my sh*t straight
Same time I been working on a mixtape
Lil Lexii got a big plate


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.