A$AP Rocky, Yung Lean Producer James Laurence Dead at 27
James Laurence—one half of the cloud rap production duo Friendzone—has died, Fact reports. He was 27 years old. The cause of death has not been revealed. Pitchfork has reached out for comment.
Friendzone released their first mixtapes in 2010. The duo went on to produce A$AP Rocky’s “Fashion Killa” (from his major label debut LONG.LIVE.A$AP), as well as tracks for Main Attrakionz, Antwon, Yung Lean, and others. Their lone studio LP, DX, arrived in 2013. In addition to his production, Laurence made the artwork for Clams Casino’s 2011 Rainforest EP.
Artists including Clams, How to Dress Well, Ricky Eat Acid, and Ryan Hemsworth have paid tribute to Laurence.
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