Rapper Luci4 a.k.a James Dear was one of the most creative underground artists and was best known by his stage name, Luci4. In a piece of heartbreaking news, rapper, Luci4 passed away at the mere age of 23 and has left his sea of fans totally devastated. It has left shockwaves in the entire music industry and also among his online fans who used to follow the rapper. He was known for his distinctive music style and top-notch creativity.
Rapper Luci4 a.k.a James Dear passed away at his Los Angles House according to reports posted on the social media. However, his manager confirmed that Luci4 passed away on February 23, 2026 and had a brief but also an impactful life. The rapper was born on August 2, 2002, in Los Angeles, California. James was always drawn towards music and digital creation from a very young age. He was someone who loved experimenting with various music productions, blending different genres, before he started signing with a major record label.
Rapper Luci4 a.k.a James Dear’s manager requests that fans give his family privacy
Rapper Luci4 a.k.a James Dear had a short but an impactful career span. He had started releasing music under his early stage names such as 4jay, Axxturel and also Plasdu, reportedly, before getting the name, Luci4. He got the name after he achieved a lot of success with his music, which had a cultural impact. Now, the manager of James Dear, a while back, took to the Instagram Stories to reveal the demise of the rapper. The note addressed to the fans requested them to give the family privacy and read: