Arts & Entertainment
Lil Peep’s ‘suspicious’ death under investigation by police
detectives are waiting for toxicology report results
(Photo via Instagram.)
Police are investigating the “suspicious death” of 21-year-old bisexual rapper Lil Peep.
On Nov. 15, Lil Peep, real name Gustav Åhr, was found dead on his tour bus with evidence suggesting he died from an overdose of anti-anxiety medication Xanax.
Sergeant Pete Dugan from the Tucson, Arizona Police Department told Rolling Stone the death is considered “suspicious” because Peep was too young to die from natural causes and there was drug evidence found on the tour bus.
There is speculation that Peep may have taken Xanax laced with Fentanyl, which frequently results in death by overdose. Detectives are waiting for a toxicology report to come back in six to eight weeks.
“It appeared to have been an overdose from evidence found near his body – most likely from Xanax or a combination of different drugs,” Dugan told Rolling Stone. “But we’re not medical examiners. We have to wait for a toxicology report. Until we get that, we don’t know the cause of death.”
TMZ reports that police are also investigating how Peep obtained the drugs. Police are looking into text messages sent from Mariah Bons, a fan who visited Peep on his tour bus shortly before his death.
“GBC [Lil Peep] high af because of me and my friend lol,” Bons writes in one message.
In another she writes, “He passed the f*** out my brother called and I tried to get him to say hi to my brother but he wouldn’t wake up …”
Dugan notes that any further investigation depends on the toxicology report.
A memorial service for Peep is scheduled for Saturday in Long Beach, New York.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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