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Italian Rapper Jesto Dies at 41, Funeral to Be Held in Rome

His brother’s social media announcement on July 31 has prompted tributes from across the hip hop community.

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Overview

  • His brother Taiyo Yamanouchi (Hyst) praised him as an “astro del rap italiano” and highlighted his spiritual and moral legacy.
  • The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5 at 11:00 AM in the Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere, with access reserved for family and friends and public homage from the square.
  • Family and officials have not disclosed any cause of death.
  • Fedez honored Jesto on social media, recalling their 2TheBeat freestyle battles and calling him a defining figure for passionate, authentic rap.
  • Over two decades, Jesto rose from freestyle contests like Tecniche Perfette and 2TheBeat to release influential albums that fused social commentary with spiritual themes.