The Radio & Music Industry Mourns The Loss Of Juice WRLD - TMZ Reports Drug Connection

Juice WRLD, R.I.P. (Photo: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com)

Recapping our breaking story from YESTERDAY (NET NEWS 12/8), ALL ACCESS is deeply saddened to report the untimely passing of INTERSCOPE artist JUICE WRLD, (real name JARAD ANTHONY HIGGINS), following a seizure in CHICAGO's MIDWAY AIRPORT according to TMZ and multiple sources. He was just 21.

Just after the arrival of his early SUNDAY morning flight, JUICE suffered a seizure while walking through the airport. Reports say he was bleeding from the mouth when paramedics arrived and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The cause of the seizure and death are still unknown at this point. 

TMZ updates the story, adding, "The private jet JUICE WRLD flew to CHICAGO on was loaded down with 70 pounds of marijuana ... and cops say people on the plane told them the rapper had popped several pills prior to suffering seizures. According to law enforcement, several members of JUICE's team aboard the flight -- which landed around 1a SUNDAY -- told them JUICE had taken 'several unknown pills' prior to the seizures which led to him getting rushed to a hospital."

A further TMZ update TODAY (12/9) amplifies on JUICE's consumption that may have lead to an OD.

"Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the pilot who was flying JUICE's private plane alerted authorities on the ground that the rapper's entourage had guns on them -- a big no-no in air travel. When they landed, FBI and FAA agents were waiting for JUICE and company.

"We're told at some point between the plane landing and the feds conducting their search ... JUICE was seen swallowing several PERCOCET pills in what people believed was an attempt to hide them. Our sources say the pills might've contributed to his death in a possible OD.

"An autopsy was performed on the rapper MONDAY, but additional testing, including toxicology, cardiac pathology and neuropathology is still needed before determining an official cause."

JUICE's promising career jump started in 2018 with his smash "Lucid Dreams" and was complimented by his earlier big hit "All Girls Are The Same" featured LIL YACHTY that reportedly got him his deal with INTERSCOPE. JUICE also grabbed a feature on TRAVIS SCOTT's chart topping "AstroWorld" album, heard singing the hook on SCOTT's track, "No Bystanders."

INTERSCOPE/GEFFEN/A&M RECORDS sent along the following thoughts, "JUICE made a profound impact on the world in such a short period of time. He was a gentle soul, whose creativity knew no bounds, an exceptional human being and artist who loved and cared for his fans above everything else. To lose someone so kind and so close to our hearts is devastating. Our thoughts are with JUICE’s family and friends, everyone at his label GRADE A, and his millions of fans around the world."

Meanwhile, BMG/LOS ANGELES EVP THOMAS SCHERER said, "JUICE WRLD is one of the most ambitious, dynamic, and prolific artists of his time, with a unique style all his own. Above all, as a person, he was kind, thoughtful, and generous. He had a vibrant soul, an authenticity full of energy, love, curiosity and music. We admire him as the person he was, as much as the person he was becoming. What he accomplished and achieved in such a short time, and at such a young age, is nothing short of extraordinary. We are absolutely devastated and mourn the loss of a young bright star gone far too soon.

"Our utmost heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, fans, GRADE A and everyone he touched and inspired around the world. JUICE WRLD forever.”

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