courtesy of Instagram/@juicewrld999Music / NewsMusic / NewsJuice WRLD’s cause of death is ruled an accidental overdoseThe 21 year old rapper died in December last yearShareLink copied ✔️January 22, 2020January 22, 2020TextThom Waite Juice WRLD’s death was ruled an accidental overdose by the Cook County Medical Examiner today (January 22). The Chicago rapper was just 21 when he died after suffering cardiac arrest-like symptoms at Chicago’s Midway Airport late last year. The medical examiner reports that he overdosed on oxycodone and codeine. Narcan – a drug administered to block the effects of opioids – was administered on the scene, according to NME. Following Juice WRLD’s death, tributes poured in from many friends and collaborators, including Travis Scott, Lil Nas X, Drake and Chance the Rapper. On December 13, thousands of fans also held a vigil on the streets of Chicago. Besides being a devastating loss for family, friends, and fans, Juice WRLD’s death also fits into a wider, international conversation about drugs and how they’ve become associated with music. Many across the music industry – fans and artists alike – have questioned whether rap culture’s ties to opioids is becoming a serious problem. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREPop dreamer Gabriela Richardson shares her internet obsessionsWhat’s poppin’? Two Shell meet Jack Harlow at London’s PhonoxPull&BearKaroline Vitto: ‘I just wanted people to start feeling a bit hopeful’The rise of North West in 5 tracksThe Moment: How A.G. Cook turned Brat summer into a nightmareWinter Olympics 2026: Ranking the best music from the figure skating eventsEverything we know about Beyoncé’s rumoured rock eraI(nterne)t girl duo Mgna Crrrta share their pop culture picksThe stop-motion Lego chat show starring all your favourite artistsRap music isn’t dead – it’s evolvingThe Moment: 6 times musicians made their own filmsBerlin: Is the party finally over?Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy