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French Rap Star Werenoi Laid to Rest in Montreuil After Sudden Death at 31

The chart-topping artist's funeral drew hundreds of mourners as debates over his music's legacy and posthumous content unfold.

Le rappeur Werenoi est mort à l'âge de 31 ans
Décédé ce samedi 17 mai, le rappeur Werenoi a grandi dans le quartier Jean-Moulin, à Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis).
Werenoi, le 21 juin 2024 lors de la fête de la musique à Reims.

Overview

  • Werenoi, born Jérémy Bana Owona, passed away suddenly at age 31 after being hospitalized in Paris, with no cause of death disclosed.
  • Funeral services took place at the Grande Mosquée de Rosny-sous-Bois, followed by his burial in Montreuil, where he grew up.
  • Approximately 800 to 1,000 people attended the funeral, reflecting his deep connection to his local community and fans.
  • The rapper's music videos were removed from YouTube shortly after his death, though his audio catalog remains available on Spotify and Deezer.
  • Discussions about the ethical and religious implications of streaming his music have emerged, highlighting tensions between faith and fandom.