Singer Emani 22 ‘dies aged 22’ as rapper Bhad Bhabie leads tributes: ‘This doesn’t even feel real’

Musician Emani Johnson has reportedly died (Picture: @lonebrain)

Singer Emani 22 has reportedly died at the age of 22, as fellow musicians flocked to social media to pay tribute.

Claims that the R&B artist, whose full name is Emani Johnson, has died first began to circulate on Monday evening.

However, her death is yet to be confirmed.

Rapper Bhad Bhabie was one of many who took to Instagram to share their reaction to the news as she wrote: ‘I don’t even know what to say…This doesn’t even feel real. I used to spend almost everyday with you.

‘You taught me so many things. You are my inspiration for many things (hair,nails, style, etc) my big sister I’m gonna miss you so much.’

She also posted photographs of the star with her dog and added: ‘Chuppas favorite auntie.’

Bhad Bhabie paid tribute on Instagram amid reports claiming the singer was involved in a car accident (Picture: Bhad Bhabie/Instagram)

The artist, known as Lonebrain on Instagram, amassed 145,000 followers on the social media platform.

Fans and friends flocked to her last picture to share their shock as one wrote: ‘Rest in heaven babygirl 🥺💕’

Another added: ‘i can’t believe this is real. rest in peace angel 🤍’

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