Luci4 Dead at 23: ‘Bodypartz’ Star Found Deceased, Family and Authorities Seek Answers
luci4, born James Dear, was found dead on February 22, 2026 at a friend’s house in Los Angeles, the L. A. County Medical Examiner has confirmed. The circumstances matter now because emergency responders arrived to find him already deceased, law enforcement established a crime scene, and family members say items including his wallet were emptied, prompting an ongoing investigation.
Luci4’s death: confirmation, timeline and immediate response
The L. A. County Medical Examiner confirmed the artist, also known as James Dear, passed away on February 22, 2026. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical call at the residence at 11: 40 AM but found the person already deceased and notified police. Law enforcement set up a crime scene on arrival and an investigation is ongoing; it remains unclear whether foul play is suspected.
Family concerns: grandparents’ account and missing items
Grandparents of Dear have told investigators they found his wallet completely emptied and said they had recently warned him about people he had been spending time with as his fame increased. They described their reaction as suspicious and are awaiting answers from police about what happened that day.
Manager Kayla G’s statement and fan reactions
Manager Kayla G confirmed the death in a TikTok post on the evening of February 22, expressing devastation and calling Dear a leader, a king, a musician and a genius, and asking for privacy for family and friends during a difficult time. Fans flooded comments on that post with tributes; some invoked his multiple stage names, listing aliases such as 4jay, Axxturel, Skkkult3x, Prynce Axxturel, Axx, 4jay X Luci4, Lucifer, Noktifer and Gebhuza. Other tributes said he would be missed and that listeners had kept him in heavy rotation between 2020 and 2023, while another fan said he had been a favorite since sixth grade. Representatives have contacted the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office for additional comment.
Career and catalogue: 'Bodypartz', Atlantic Records and recent releases
Dear rose to prominence under multiple stage names, including Axxturel and 4jay, first gaining mainstream attention with the viral single "Bodypartz" in 2021. That single helped him sign with Atlantic Records and was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2024. The apocalyptic visual for the track has compiled more than 4 million views on YouTube. He released the album Vampmania 3 last year and issued several singles in 2026 on digital streaming platforms, including "Otw" earlier in February, as well as "Sleeve, " "B4 the Storm" and "#NEVERSURRENDER. "
Musical influence: sigilkore origins and early work
Dear is widely credited with pioneering the internet microgenre sigilkore and was associated with the underground krushclub subgenre. His early work included production within Spaceghostpurrp’s BMB Deathrow collective, and his style was described as blending rap, hyperpop and digital sound manipulation. That experimental approach drew both praise and critique, and industry observers said his creative methods influenced younger artists and online subcultures.
Financial picture and final notes
At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated at approximately $6. 5 million USD. He was born on August 2, 2002 and was 23 years old when he died on February 22, 2026. Tributes have continued across social media as fans and peers react to the sudden loss.
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