Emani 22, an R&B singer whose real name was Emani Johnson, has died. She was 22.
Her record producer J Maine confirmed the singer’s death to the press this morning saying. “Emani 22 was a wonderful individual that literally brightened up any room she was in,.”
The cause of Emani 22’s death has not been immediately revealed, but there’s speculation across social media that her death was a result of a drug overdose.
Here she is with her good friend, rapper Bhad Bhabie:
“I worked on music with her, and helped her put together her last project which was ‘The Color Red.’ The way we worked together was effortless, we just understood each other,” J Maine said. “It hurts so bad to know that the last time I saw her was the last time I’d ever see her again. “I considered her to be like a little sister to me. She will be missed and never forgotten, and I’ll always think about the great times we had hanging out.”
Emani 22 is best known for her two Soundloud hits ‘Feelings’ and ‘Close,’ she also collaborated with Trippie Redd on twice, for “Emani’s Interlude” and “Fire Starter.” She released her “The Color Red” EP in 2020.