Jarad Anthony Higgins (born December 2, 1998 - died December 8, 2019) was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is professionally known as Juice WRLD. Tragically, he passed away at the young age of 21, following a drug overdose. Despite his short time in the spotlight, Juice WRLD made a significant impact on the music industry and gained a loyal following due to his unique style and lyrical abilities.
Juice WRLD gained popularity in the mid-late 2010s as a leading figure in the emo rap and SoundCloud rap genres. He derived his stage name from the movie Juice (1992), stating that it represented "taking over the world." In 2015, he began his career as an independent artist, and in 2017, he signed a recording contract with Grade A Productions and Interscope Records.
Juice WRLD's legacy lives on through his music, with his posthumous album Legends Never Die (2020) achieving chart-topping success. The album matched chart records for the most successful posthumous debut and the most U.S. top-ten entries from one album. The single "Come & Go" (with Marshmello) became his second song to reach number two on the Hot 100. His second posthumous album, Fighting Demons, was released in 2021 alongside the documentary film Juice Wrld: Into the Abyss. The album featured the US top 20 single "Already Dead."
Juice WRLD's music was known for its raw emotional depth and honesty, often dealing with themes such as heartbreak, drug addiction, and mental health struggles. He was admired for his ability to blend genres seamlessly, incorporating elements of rock, pop, and hip-hop into his music. Juice WRLD's legacy continues to inspire a new generation of artists and fans alike, cementing his place as one of the most influential artists of his time.
