PARIS, France — French rapper Werenoi, born Sean, don pass away for age 31 on May 17, 2025, cause of death still unknown. E don shock many fans and colleagues for the music industry, as Werenoi be rising star with plenty of talent. Him career skyrocket with albums like “Carré,” “Pyramide,” and “Diamant noir” wey dominate charts for 2023 and 2024.
Pascal Obispo, popular French singer wey don collaborate with Werenoi, express deep sorrow on him social media: “Mon fils est très triste et j’ai de la peine. C’était un bon gars, très talentueux, qui avait tellement de choses à faire!” Obispo reflect on the time wey dem meet for PNL concert for May 2022, say dem jell well from the start. “C’est un ami de mon fils, qui est aussi proche de son DJ, Milan, depuis l’enfance,” he add.
Werenoi just bagged the album of the year award for his work “Pyramide 2” at the Flammes 2025 on May 13, but he couldn’t attend the ceremony because of health issues. He send video message to fans, promising to return soon. Sadly, dat reunion no go happen again.
“Humainement, c’était un vrai bon gars, gentil, intelligent, calme, posé, un peu timide,” Obispo whisper when e dey reflect on the late rapper. “Even for stage, he dey shine for cool way. I dey listen to him tracks often, especially with Aya Nakamura, and we dey plan to work more together, but now it go remain for computer,” he said sadly.
The news spread across social media, with many artists sharing their tributes. Gims write, “La mort est une vague qui ne prévient pas” as he remember their moments together. Aya Nakamura also express her sadness, say, “Repose en paix mon gars, une nouvelle qui m’attriste et courage aux proches surtout.” Dinos, another rapper, echo the same sentiment, while SCH and PLK share their feelings through photos and messages of condolence.
Werenoi’s death be wake-up call for many to appreciate the impact off him music. Him legacy no go end here, as him fans and colleagues go continue to celebrate him life and contribution to the rap culture.
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