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Rapper Luci4, Trailblazer of Sigilkore, Dies
23 Feb
Summary
- Luci4, known as Axxturel, died recently.
- He was a pioneer of the sigilkore genre.
- His 2021 single 'Bodypartz' went gold in 2024.
The music world mourns the loss of James Dear, widely known as Luci4 and Axxturel, who passed away recently. Described as a leader, musician, and genius, Dear was a pivotal artist in the underground music scene.
He began his career as a producer within Spaceghostpurrp's BMB Deathrow collective. Dear later emerged as a trailblazer for the sigilkore genre and the krushclub subgenre, genres he helped define.
His breakthrough came in 2021 with the single "Bodypartz." This track earned him a deal with Atlantic Records and achieved RIAA gold certification in 2024. The accompanying music video has garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.
Luci4 released his album "Vampmania 3" last year and shared several singles on digital service providers in 2026, including "Otw," "Sleeve," "B4 the Storm," and "#NEVERSURRENDER."
