Lil Yase Passes Away At 25

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Lil Yase was a pioneer in the San Francisco rap scene.

Lil Yase is a name that has brought joy to many hip-hop fans in the Bay Area. Songs like "Get it In," "Furl," and "Worst Way" were undeniable powerhouses and he always knew how to bring some dope energy to a track. Unfortunately, it was revealed today that Yase passed away at the young age of 25. As it stands, a cause of death has yet to be reported although his supporters and friends have already begun to share heartfelt messages on his social media pages.

One of Yase's closest associates, Jeremiah Messiah, took to Instagram with two posts in which he paid homage to his late friend. “I’ll never forget the times brother @yasemoney600 May the Most High resurrect your soul," he wrote before following up with another post saying "“Rest In Peace to one of the coolest funniest dudes I ever met. He was different but he was himself and he always looked out and gave me more money than I asked for recording or anything. And he offered to buy me a new laptop when I got hit. My n**** forever a real one!”

Yase's impact on the San Francisco music scene is well-documented, and his legacy will certainly live on. Stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you the latest updates on this developing story.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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