British rapper and producer Jevon dies
Jevon, the British rapper and producer known for working alongside Pa Salieu, Kojey Radical and Avelino, has died.The news was reported by Complex, with multiple sources confirming that he has passed away. No cause of death has yet been confirmed.Jevon Daniel Ellis was raised in West London, but relocated to Coventry in his teens, where, as he explained to NME in 2018, he began to make music.He was perhaps best known for producing several of the songs on XL Recordings’ ‘New Gen’ compilation in 2017, which showcased a number of London’s most exciting rap, R&B and spoken word talent at the time, including Kojey Radical, Avelino and Tiggs da Author.Jevon also worked closely with Pa Salieu, the British-Gambian rapper, producing multiple tracks on his debut mixtape ‘Send Them to Coventry’, which was released in November 2020.As he explained to NME, Jevon drew heavily from his Brazilian heritage in his work. “My Grandad was Brazilian and he passed away about three years ago now.