On April 14, his music for the space shower confirmed the excruciating news, stating, “Jjj died on April 13 in a Tokyo hospital. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the love and support he received throughout his life, especially from his fans.”
The cause of death has not been disclosed and, according to the desires of his family, the funeral will be held privately.
Jjj had just announced his “The Light” tour on April 8, with the concerts that will begin on June 8 in Hiroshima and embrace five main cities throughout Japan. All the shows have been officially deleted, with details on the reimbursements to follow.
The news stunned the fans, many of whom passed to social media to express disbelief: “This cannot be true”, “I still had so much music that I wanted to hear from him”, AND “Please, say this is a mistake.”
Jjj began his career in 2013 as part of the Hip-Hop group Fla $ HBACKS Before climbing the limelight as a solo artist. His introspective texts and the sound that merge the genre gained him a dedicated fan base and a widespread critical success in the independent music scene of Japan.
In addition to rapping, Jjj was a respected track maker, producer and DJ. His influence has reached multiple creative fields, with many who have seen him as a milestone of the modern movement of Japanese underground music.
His sudden passage leaves a significant void in the sector. While fans go to shock, many are turning to his music to remember the artist who gave them so much through his sound.
