Werenoi dead: Rapper dies aged 31 just hours before gig after being rushed to hospital as tributes pour in

FRENCH rapper Werenoi has died of a heart attack at 31 – just hours before he was due on stage.

Jeremy Bana Owana, known as Werenoi, has been confirmed dead by his producer Babs.

AFPWerenoi has died at the age of 31[/caption] GettyThe rapper was set to perform at a gig in Lyon on Saturday night[/caption]

The rapper was hospitalised after going into cardio-respiratory arrest, according to French outlet chartsinfrance.net.

After being admitted into intensive care, he died in the early hours of Saturday morning.

His producer Babs wrote on X: “Rest in peace my brother I love you!!!”

Radio host Musa shared Bab’s post and wrote on X: “My condolences to his loved ones…”

Werenoi, who boasted more than 6.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, had the best-selling record in France in 2023.

Some of his popular tracks include Scarface, Solitaire, Laboratoire, Chemin d’or and Ciao featuring Ninho.

The rapper, of Cameroonian descent, was expected to perform at Azar Club in Lyon, France tonight.

The event organisers had written: “French rap’s number one, Werenoi, is coming to the Azar Club in Lyon for an exclusive showcase on Saturday, May 17th.

“Werenoi has just released his new album, and for this first edition of JACKPOT, you’ll be among the very first to experience it live.

“A unique evening, designed to make an impression, in one of the most iconic clubs on the Lyon scene.”