French rapper Werenoi, 31, dies hours before a show in Lyon

As per Raplume, French rapper Werenoi has died at the age of 31. The Daily Record reveals he was slated to perform at Azar Club in Lyon, France, tonight.

As reported by The Mirror, his demise was announced by a local gossip site before his producer took to social media to confirm the news alongside a touching tribute. Owana was reportedly shifted to the ICU but died in the early hours of May 17.

French music outlet chartsinfrance.net reported that he had to be rushed to the hospital after going into cardio-respiratory arrest. Rumors about his ailing health also suggested he was in a coma after he missed a gig, though this remains to be confirmed.

"Rest in peace my brother I love you!!!" Werenoi, whose real name is Jeremy Bana Owana's producer Babs penned on X.

Everything we know about Werenoi's shocking demise:

In the wake of his unexpected demise, tributes have been pouring in, including from Fred Musa (Skyrock), as reported by The Mirror:

"My condolences to his loved ones..."

Werenoi's accomplishments include Album of the Year at the French music awards Les Flammes last year. At the time, he failed to accept the award in person, and instead, a video message of his was aired. He could be seen sporting a cast on his arm as he informed fans he had sustained a "serious injury," adding: "It's just postponed, we'll see you soon."

Everything we know about Werenoi's career

According to The Mirror, the late rapper boasted 6.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, with some of his most famous songs being Scarface, Solitaire, Laboratoire, Chemin d'or, and Ciao featuring Ninho. He also boasted the best-selling record in France in 2023, with his album Carre. The following year, his Pyramide album was also a massive hit.

The up-and-coming Cameroonian star hailed from Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis. He recently dropped his latest album, Diamant Noir, just before his demise. As reported by Express UK, he kept his personal life under wraps, as he conceded last year:

“I prefer to keep my private life to myself. By talking too much, you can say what you don't want to say. I prefer mystery. I say enough about myself in my lyrics."

As per The Daily Record, he was supposed to perform tonight. The event description reads as follows:

"French rap's number one, Werenoi, is coming to the Azar Club in Lyon for an exclusive showcase on Saturday, May 17th. Werenoi has just released his new album, and for this first edition of JACKPOT, you'll be among the very first to experience it live. A unique evening, designed to make an impression, in one of the most iconic clubs on the Lyon scene."

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No word yet on how concert-goers will get their refund, as an official statement has yet to be issued.

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