January 3. 2020

Lexii Alijai

21-year-old rapper Lexii Alijai, real name Alexis Alijai Lynch, has died. She was found dead on New Years Day. The cause of death is currently unknown and is under investigation. Alijai, who hailed from St. Paul, Minnesota, was the granddaughter of the late R&B legend, Roger Troutman, of the music group Zapp.

Lexii Alijai

She worked with modern recording artists such as Kehlani, Wale and Elle Varner. She also served as the opening act on the Soundset Music Festival, which also featured Lil Uzi Vert, Post Malone and Rich the Kid. A number of entertainers publicly expressed their condolences regarding her sudden passing.

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Rapper Lexii Alijai Dead at 21

1/3/2020 - On Wednesday (Jan. 1), rising Minnesota rapper Lexii Alijai passed away. She was 21. Alijai’s publicity team, 1AM Media, confirmed the news through a statement sent to Billboard. “Lexii was an extraordinary talent who left an indelible mark on the music industry in just a short period of time,” it reads. “She was a true lyricist and an exceptional storyteller with an authentic sound full of energy and curiosity. She had a deep love and devotion to music but more than anything, was a generous and kind soul with an infectious spirit.”

Alijai was also set to release her debut album later this year. “Lexii was inspired by J. Cole and the time she spent with the many Dreamville artists and was enthusiastic about the future and eager to see the world. Her debut album Come Back Soon was set to release this year.”...