'Nobody like him.' Rapper Luci4, viral 'BodyPartz' star, dies at 23

Luci4, a Los Angeles-based rapper best known for his tracks \

Luci4, a Los Angeles-based rapper best known for his 2021 track "BodyPartz," has died. He was 23.

The musician, whose legal name was James Dear but was also known as Axxturel, died Feb. 22 in a private residence, according to online records from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner's office. The case, which remains open, has deferred the determination of Dear's cause of death.

A post via Dear's TikTok account on Feb. 22 shared the news.

"I am devastated to inform you that today James, Luci4, axxtural has passed away," the statement, signed by his manager Kayla G, read. "He was truly a leader, a king and musician and a genius. There's nobody like him and there will never be. We all loved him dearly. Rest easy. Please allow family and friends privacy and patience during this difficult time."

In an Instagram story, Kayla G wrote: "The best decision I ever made was to manage Luci4. We were inseparable and we will forever be bonded together. I'll see you soon king."