Lucas Coly, a rapper and influencer, has tragically at 27.
The French-American social media star was found dead at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday night.
Coly, best known for his viral 2016 hit 'I Just Wanna' and his strong presence on platforms like Vine and Instagram, posted a final message just hours before his death.
He shared an orange heart emoji on his Instagram story, writing: "I love y'all," per the Sun.
The news of his passing was first shared by his longtime manager in a now-deleted social media post, cited by Fox News.
“Rest in peace @iamlucascoly I love you bro. My heart is ripped in half. Wait for me up there,” the manager wrote, adding: “Being your manager was one of the reasons I stayed here. There’s a hole in my heart right now Lucas. We used to speak on our struggles all the time but smile for the fans."
In the post, the manager reflected on the challenges they faced together, saying: “So many people hurt us again and again but we had each other. I don’t know what to do now. I’d be a hypocrite if I told you not to [do it], and I go and do the same.”
He also asked fans to "pray for Amber y’all," referencing Coly's longtime girlfriend, Amber Harrison.
Born in France, Coly moved to the United States when he was eight years old. He incorporated his French heritage into his music, often switching between English and French in his songs, per the Metro.
Coly first rose to fame on the now-defunct video-sharing app Vine, where he posted comedy skits and music clips.
His bilingual style helped him connect with fans across the world.
In a 2017 interview with DJ Small Eyez, he spoke about his ambitions to blend both languages in his music: “I’m looking forward to making more music with French in it. I feel like that’ll expand. I got French fans, I got fans - of course - in other countries, so I got to come home now.”
In a further tribute, Coly's manager revealed that he had spoken to the rapper just before his death. "And for those wondering how I know if it’s true… 1) I was his longtime manager and 2) because I was on the phone with him moments before," he said.
Describing their bond as more than just professional, he added: "Lucas was more of a brother than a client."
The manager also urged fans to respect Amber's privacy, saying: "Please give her time to process and heal."
No cause of death has currently been given.
Our thoughts are with Coly's loved ones and fans at this difficult time.
