One of the biggest names in rap in the 2010s, Juice WRLD died at the age of 21 after suffering a seizure on December 8, 2019
One of the main rappers of the late 2010s, who was successful with hits like “All Girls Are The Same” and “Lucid Dreams,” Juice WRLD died prematurely, on December 8, 2019, after suffering a seizure at Midway Airport, in Chicago, USA. With some posthumous projects launched, Fortnite released music video for “Empty Out Your Pockets,” made with the graphics engine of the famous video game battle royale.
It’s worth remembering how the song is part of the artist’s posthumous studio album, titled The Party Never Endswhich arrived on music streaming platforms on November 29, 2024. The song officially debuted in the final of the event Chapter Two Remixwith a virtual show within the game, with participation from Snoop Dogg, Ice Spice and Eminem. After the presentation, a clip was shared online. Watch below:
In a statement to the foreign press (via NME), Carmela Wallacemother of Juice WRLDspoke about the tribute made in the game. “I know he would be very happy to see how the love of games continues to bring people together in different spaces, just like his music does,” he said.
“The Party Never Ends finally arrived. I’m happy that fans of Jarad are receiving the music they have been eagerly waiting for! When Jarad As a child, he developed a love for globes that lasted for years; he was fascinated with spinning them,” he continued. “Reflecting on it, I realize it was prophetic of what was to come. He grew up to become the artist Juice WRLD and touched people all over the world through his music.”
His lyrics were heartfelt and expressed challenges with mental health and addiction. The transparency of Jarad made people feel they were not alone; I consider him a pioneer in normalizing the conversation about mental health. I hope his music continues to have a positive impact on the lives of others around the world, and I pray that people don’t suffer in silence.
Source: Rollingstone
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