Who is WeRenoi? Details explored as French Rapper dead at 31

French rapper Werenoi has reportedly died at the age of 31. His real name was Jérémy Bana-Owona. He was said to have passed away during the night of May 16, 2025. According to reports, he died from heart failure and the news began spreading online late last night. The reports further stated that Werenoi was rushed to the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris the day before. He was reportedly in very serious condition. By the next morning, it was reported that his condition had worsened. Some sources say he had another heart problem that doctors could not stop.

The first report about his death came from a blogger named Aqababe. Since then, more news outlets and people online have reportedly confirmed it. Still, his family and team have not shared any official news. His management has also stayed quiet. Fans are waiting for someone close to him to speak. Early this morning, the wife of Werenoi’s manager posted a story on Instagram. It was short and used a phrase people often say when someone passes away. It added to the belief that Werenoi had died. Later in the day, a concert Werenoi was supposed to perform in Lyon on May 17 was reportedly canceled.

Werenoi’s Rise in Music

Werenoi was one of the most talked-about names in French rap. He was born in 1994 and grew up in Montreuil, near Paris. He began making music a few years ago and quickly found success. His voice and style made him stand out. He started in 2021 with a song called “Guadalajara” and then released “La League” and “Scarface,” which helped him grow more popular. In 2022, he signed with AllPoints France, a music label. That same year, he released his first EP called “Telegram” which became a gold-certified project in France. The hit song “Solitaire” from that EP was reportedly certified diamond.

In 2023, he released his first full album, Carré which included songs with big French rappers like PLK, Ninho, and Tiakola. That album became the top-selling album in France for the year and Werenoi was also named Male Revelation of the Year at the 2023 Flammes Awards. In 2024, he released another album called Pyramide, which was again a huge success. He reportedly worked with artists like Damso, SDM, Aya Nakamura, Maes, SCH, and Hamza. Later that year, he released Pyramide 2, which was also well-received.

Just last month, in April 2025, Werenoi released what may now be his final album, Diamant Noir. The album featured artists like Lil Tjay, Gunna, and Kalash and it was reported to have received over 4.7 million streams on Spotify France within just 24 hours. This was one of the biggest music releases in France so far this year. Werenoi’s popularity was growing fast and many believed he was on his way to becoming one of the biggest names in French music. His sudden reported death has left fans heartbroken.

Fans in Shock and Waiting for Answers

Werenoi was known to be a very private person. He did not give many interviews and rarely spoke about his personal life. Many fans respected this and connected to him through his music. His death has come as a big surprise and fans are saying that he was very young. Some are hoping it is not true, since there has been no official word from his family or management.

Still, many fans believe the reports, especially after the concert was reportedly canceled. People close to the rapper have also stayed silent, which some say makes the situation even more confusing. There are many posts online asking for confirmation and calling for kindness and respect during this time.

As of now, no family member or representative has confirmed the news. But with so many signs and the reports spreading widely, many believe it is true. Whether or not his team speaks out, Werenoi’s music will likely stay alive for years to come.

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