The death of Lil Peep: how the US prescription drug epidemic is changing hip-hop, Hip-hop
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This week, rapper Lil Peep died of a suspected overdose. Hip-hop has always been open about recreational drug use – but how did constant references to depression and prescription painkillers move into the mainstream?<br>
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Lil Peep honored by friends, family in memorial service weeks after suspected drug overdose – New York Daily News
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Lil Peep honored by friends, family in memorial service weeks after suspected drug overdose – New York Daily News
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The death of Lil Peep: how the US prescription drug epidemic is changing hip -hop : r/hiphopheads
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