Aqababe, a popular figure on social media, has recently reported the tragic news regarding the death of French rapper WeRenoi, who is said to have passed away due to heart failure at the young age of 31. Reports indicate that WeRenoi was hospitalized in critical condition at Pitié-Salpêtrière, and the situation deteriorated overnight.
Conflicting early reports from WeRenoi’s management were directly addressed by Aqababe, who disclosed medical information supposedly received from a member of the healthcare team. It has been confirmed that WeRenoi had been hospitalized under a pseudonym for safety reasons, suffering from a critical heart condition caused by unmanaged hyperkalemia, which led to a common variable immune deficiency (CVID) and resulted in a cardiac arrest. Although he was initially saved, he fell into a coma before suffering another cardiac arrest that could not be controlled.
In a poignant moment earlier today, the wife of WeRenoi’s manager shared an enigmatic message on Instagram, using religious phrases often associated with mourning. Furthermore, a scheduled performance in Lyon on May 17, 2025, has been canceled in light of these developments.
WeRenoi, whose real name was Jérémy Bana Owona, had rapidly ascended in the French rap scene, earning accolades such as the Revelation Male of the Year at the 2023 Flammes ceremony and receiving further recognition in 2024. He collaborated with notable artists including Ninho, Tiakola, PLK, Lacrim, Damso, SCH, Maes, and Aya Nakamura across his three albums: Carré, Pyramide, and Diamant noir.
The news of WeRenoi’s passing has sent shockwaves through the music community, highlighting both his talent and the suddenness of life and health challenges. As fans and fellow artists mourn his loss, his legacy in the French rap genre continues to inspire and resonate with many.