Rapper Maxon Margiela — born Mason Reyes — has died at just 21.
The rising star passed away in Miami on Sunday, one week after a reported suicide attempt.
Family members and peers in the music industry confirmed the heartbreaking news, with his sister sharing the announcement on social media, according to Somos Hermanos.
The outlet reported that Margiela had been hospitalized following the attempt and later succumbed to his injuries.
The Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office verified his death.
An official cause has not yet been released.
Rapper Maxon Margiela — born Mason Reyes — has died at just 21
The rising star passed away in Miami on Sunday, one week after a reported suicide attempt
Margiela had been gaining rapid traction in the underground scene, known for pouring raw emotion into a sound that fused hip-hop, emo, and lo-fi.
His breakout 2025 album Filthy and intense live performances had earned him a devoted cult following.
In the hours after the news broke, fans flooded X, formerly Twitter, with tributes — many urging greater mental health awareness for young artists navigating rising fame.
