Rapper Polo G died due to an accidental drug overdose, the California County medical examiner’s office announced on Tuesday.
“The Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the cause and manner of death of 21-year-old Taurus Tremani Bartlett. Bartlett died as a result of oxycodone and codeine toxicity,” read a post on office’s official Twitter account
The rapper’s family and label shared a message on the rapper’s Twitter and Instagram accounts on Wednesday, thanking his fans for their support and announcing an upcoming tribute to Polo G that will take place soon in Chicago.
“You guys meant the entire world to Polo and by listening to his music, watching his videos and sharing your stories about him, you are keeping his memory alive forever,” the message said.
The hip-hop artist, who was an up-and-coming star with a Billboard Hot 100 hit, passed away at 21 on Oct.20, 2020 after suffering a medical emergency at his California Home.
The rapper’s death shocked fans and the music community, and even before autopsy results were revealed, his death prompted a debate about the opioid epidemic that is raging on in America.