Song 09 // Lil Peep - "Avoid" ft. Wicca Phase Springs Eternal & døves
GothBoi, I'm the one you can't avoid
No choice, baby, I be makin' noise
Today marks three years since Lil Peep passed away.
Lil Peep started off as a SoundCloud rapper blending genres of emo, trap, and lo-fi. At the time of his death, he was amassing a cult following of passionate fans and was on the cusp of exploding out of the underground. He was an icon known for his eccentric fashion taste and trendsetting tattoos (including his signature “CryBaby” face tattoo) as well as being an inspiration for outcasts and other subcultures.
It seems apt to compare Lil Peep to Kurt Cobain. Both passed away tragically while being the poster boys of their respective genres. And both were the voices of their generations. Posthumously, Lil Peep’s popularity has surged. With the help of his friends, there’s been several new albums of songs from Lil Peep released, in addition to proper releases of his earlier mixtapes.
“Avoid” is the last single Lil Peep released before he died featuring fellow GothBoiClique (an emo-rap collective) artists Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and døves.
[Wicca Phase Springs Eternal & døves]
You'll only see us in the back
GothBoiClique, all black
I knew love once, it's hard to forget
The song is a testament to his collaborative spirit that continues to shine on after his passing. Artists from all genres, such as Fall Out Boy and Marshmello, have been featured on posthumously released Lil Peep songs.
GothBoi, I'm the one you can't avoid
No choice, no choice
Lookin' for you in the back of the club
His ongoing influence on artists from music to fashion cannot be avoided. Lil Peep’s legacy continues to live on today. Rest In Peace.
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