Lil Peep
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Lil Peep in 2016
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gustav Åhr |
| Also known as | Lil Bo Peep |
| Born | November 1, 1996 |
| Origin | Ronkonkoma, New York, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | unsigned |
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| Website | www |
Gustav Åhr (born November 1, 1996), better known by his stage name Lil Peep, is an American rapper and singer from Long Beach, Long Island, New York. His songs "White Wine", "Star Shopping," and "The Way I See Things" have each gained over three million views on YouTube.
Originally from New York, Åhr was raised in Long Island’s South Shore. His mother is of Irish and German descent and his father is of Swedish descent. After dropping out of school, he began taking online computer courses and earned his diploma. He soon began making music and posting it on YouTube and SoundCloud. As of 2017, Åhr resides in London, and is a member of the collective Gothboiclique and is formerly a member of Schemaposse.
Åhr’s music contains lyrical themes regarding topics such as suicide, past relationships, drug use, and witchcraft. He has been described as "the future of emo" by Steven J. Horowitz of online magazine Pitchfork. His musical influences include Gucci Mane, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Crystal Castles, Seshollowaterboyz, My Chemical Romance and Panic! at the Disco. His songs have sampled such artists as Brand New, Radiohead, Underoath, Avenged Sevenfold, Slayer, The Postal Service, Oasis, and The Microphones.
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