Rapper Lexii Alijai dead at just 21

Young rising rap star Lexii Alijai has died aged just 21. Fans of the up-and-coming star were left devastated when news of her sudden death broke just hours after she had been active on social media.

The rapper's cousin Raeisah Khan confirmed the news on Facebook, writing: "Your a real Legend. If you know her or heard her music you’d feel chills. Rest in paradise you’ll never be forgotten!

"I’m so lost for words...my beautiful cousin with so much talent & Unique soul. It’s too soon."

It is unclear how Lexii died.