Up-and-coming rapper Lexii Alijai died on New Years Day at 21. The cause of death has not been revealed.

The Minnesota spitter had opened for  Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert and Rich the Kid and was known for a close relationship with Kehlani.

Kehlani was among those paying tribute to Alijai as the horrible news trickled out.

i keep typing and backspacing
you knew what you meant to me
everyone knew what you meant
you were so special bro
i seen you fight thru it all i seen u thug it out lex
imma miss you so bad
you was about to get everything you always talked about

RIP MY BABY
I LOVE YOU LEX 4L

— Kehlani (@Kehlani) January 2, 2020

i’m angry i’m confused i’m heartbroken i’m angry i’m confused. i love you lexii. my baby was 21!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Kehlani (@Kehlani) January 2, 2020

Lexii ... my God man ...

— Wale (@Wale) January 1, 2020

everything thing I did you always supported. u always kept in contact and always showed so much love. we were even working on music together. this one HURTS. ur talent is beyond powerful and inspiring. can’t believe i’m typing this, rn rest up lexii . I luv u sm pic.twitter.com/NUTnEXi6Ea

— afro archangel jay (@JAYVERSACE) January 2, 2020

a sweet soul, gone way too soon, rest in paradise lexii ❤️

— Ella Mai (@ellamai) January 2, 2020

Rest in heaven Lexii. You were so sweet and kind to me. I’m so sorry angel.

— Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) January 2, 2020

RIP.