Paying Tribute to Chynna With 5 of Her Essential Songs
The specter of death was constant in Chynna’s life and music. Three years ago, she attracted a cult following with a record called music 2 die 2; her final project, released last year, was named in case i die first. With songs like “seasonal depression,” “Flatline,” and “Reaper,” her music was often shrouded in melancholy. In 2016, she battled with opioid addiction and seemingly won, marking three months of sobriety with her cloudy EP, Ninety; the following year, her mother, Wendy Payne, passed away at 51. She had lost many friends—including her mentor, A$AP Yams—before that.