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Juice Wrld performing in 2019
Born	Jarad Anthony Higgins (1998-12-02)December 2, 1998 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	December 8, 2019(2019-12-08) (aged 21) Oak Lawn, Illinois, U.S.
Resting place	Beverly Cemetery, Blue Island, Illinois, U.S.
Other names	JuicetheKidd
Education	Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Occupation	Rapper singer songwriter
Years active	2015–2019
Partner(s)	Alexia Smith (2018) Ally Lotti (2018–2019)
Relatives	Young Dolph (second cousin)
Musical career
Origin	Homewood, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop emo rap trap SoundCloud rap
Labels	Grade A Interscope Polydor
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Jarad Anthony Higgins (born December 2, 1998 – died December 8, 2019), known as Juice Wrld, was an American rapper and singer. He became famous for his unique style of music, blending emo rap and SoundCloud rap. These music styles became very popular in the late 2010s. His stage name, Juice Wrld, means "taking over the world". He got the name from a movie called Juice.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Jarad Anthony Higgins was born on December 2, 1998, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in the southern suburbs of Chicago. He later moved to Homewood and finished high school there in 2017. His parents divorced when he was three years old. He was raised by his mother and older brother.

His mother was very religious. She did not let him listen to hip hop music. Instead, he listened to rock and pop music. He discovered artists like Billy Idol and Blink-182 through video games. These games included Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Guitar Hero.

Jarad started playing the piano at age four. His mother inspired him and paid for his lessons. He later learned to play the guitar and drums. He also played the trumpet in his school band. In high school, he began recording songs on his smartphone. He posted these songs on SoundCloud. This is when he started taking rapping seriously.

Music Career and Success

Higgins during an interview with Hot 107.9 in July 2018

Jarad began developing his music style in his first year of high school. His first song, "Forever", came out on SoundCloud in 2015. He used the name JuicetheKidd back then. He changed his name to Juice Wrld because he felt it would help his music career.

In 2017, Juice Wrld signed a recording contract with Grade A Productions and Interscope Records. He became widely known with his song "Lucid Dreams". This song became very popular, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was part of his first album, Goodbye & Good Riddance (2018). Other popular songs from this album included "All Girls Are the Same" and "Lean wit Me".

His second album, Death Race for Love, was released in 2019. It featured the hit song "Robbery". This album was his first to reach number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. After his passing, two more albums were released. Legends Never Die came out in 2020. It set records for how many songs from one album reached the top ten. His song "Come & Go" with Marshmello also reached number two on the Hot 100. His second posthumous album, Fighting Demons, was released in 2021.

Musical Style and Impact

Juice Wrld said his music was influenced by many styles. These included emo, hip hop, rock, punk, and R&B. He looked up to rappers like Travis Scott and Kanye West. He also admired rock singers like Billy Idol. Other bands he listened to included Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco.

His music is often called "emo rap" and "SoundCloud rap". These styles mix hip hop with emotional lyrics. His songs often focused on feelings and heartbreak. He was known for making catchy songs with strong "hooks". Juice Wrld was a key artist in hip hop during the late 2010s.

Personal Life

At the time of his passing, Juice Wrld was living in Los Angeles, California. He was with his girlfriend, Ally Lotti. They had started dating in late 2018.

Passing

Higgins' mausoleum in Blue Island, Illinois, pictured in March 2022

Juice Wrld passed away on December 8, 2019. His funeral was held on December 13, 2019, in Harvey. Many friends and family attended. This included other artists he had worked with, like Ski Mask the Slump God.

Music Albums

• Goodbye & Good Riddance (2018)
• Death Race for Love (2019)
• Legends Never Die (2020)
• Fighting Demons (2021)
• The Party Never Ends (2024)

Film and Video Games

Films

Video Games

Concert Tours

• The Nicki Wrld Tour with Nicki Minaj (2019)
• The Death Race for Love Tour with Ski Mask the Slump God (2019)

Awards and Nominations

American Music Awards

BET Awards

BET Hip-Hop Awards

Billboard Music Awards

iHeartRadio Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards