Her last message on Twitter was addressed to David Ali, the manager of an artist with whom she had gained notoriety, Kehlani. A simple "happy birthday" sent on December 31. A few hours later, on January 1, the American rapper Lexii Alijai died at the age of 21, in circumstances still unknown.
The news first spread through Raeisah Clark, another singer who introduced herself as her cousin. On Facebook, she posted a photo of Lexii Alijai and praised a "real legend" that "will never be forgotten". Variety magazine was then able to have confirmation of his death from the label of the rapper.
The tribute of many artists
Her real name Alexis Alijai Lynch, she was from Minnesota and had started in 2014. Her collaboration with Kehlani, in 2015, on the title "Jealous", which appeared on an album named to the Grammys, had made him known public. She had also worked with Drake on the song "Girls Love Beyonce".
Many artists have paid tribute to him on Twitter. Kehlani said she was "angry" and "broken hearted", and posted several photos of her friend.
I LOVE YOU. SO. MUCH. pic.twitter.com/lzBlvtPRF9
- Kehlani (@Kehlani) January 2, 2020Rappers Wale and Bas also posted a message in tribute to the young woman.
Lexii ... my God man ...
- Wale (@Wale) January 1, 2020This is hard to comprehend. So young, talented, humble, and gracious. I was positive it was only a matter of time before the world celebrated your talent and your character. RIP Lexii 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/7q5x6AcG5U
- Low (@Bas) January 2, 2020
