R&B Singer Emani 22 Passes Away at 22

Emani 22, a social media influencer and rising R&B singer, has passed away at the age of 22.

On Thursday, record producer J Maine confirmed the tragic news to People, saying in a statement, "Emani 22 was a wonderful individual that literally brightened up any room she was in.”

"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 continued. "It hurts so bad to know that the last time I saw her was the last time I'd ever see her again."

While The Sun said there are rumors circulating that Emani passed away from a car accident, these reports have not been verified.

This week on Instagram, rapper Bhad Bhabie wrote a tribute to Emani, who she described as a “big sister.”

“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). [You are] my big sister. I’m gonna miss you so much,” the musician wrote while posting a photo of the two.

In another post, Bhad Bhabie posted a photo of Emani with a dog on her chest.

Instagram user @alannatheballer also paid her respects to Emani, writing on her page, “i love you so much emani. i’m so sorry this happened to you. you didn’t deserve this at all!”

“You were such a light to so many of us. thank you for always being so loving and kind to me. you always went above and beyond for me and always looked out for me,” the Instagram user wrote in her caption.

Emani — who went by @lonebrain on Instagram and whose real name is Emani Johnson, per The New York Post — is known for songs including “Feelings” and “Close.”