James Dear (August 2, 2002 – February 22, 2026), known professionally as Luci4 or Axxturel, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He was known for pioneering the internet microgenre sigilkore. His songs gained popularity on TikTok in 2021, leading to him being signed to Atlantic Records. He originally started producing songs as "4Jay" for artists such as Tay-K and later became a part of SpaceGhostPurrp's collective BMB Deathrow. Dear has been noted as an influential figure in the underground rap scene, inspiring notable artists such as OsamaSon and Che. His debut single, "Bodypartz", received a gold certification by the RIAA, following a surge in popularity on TikTok. On February 22, 2026, Dear was found dead at his friend's home in Los Angeles. == Career == Luci4 originally was a producer in BMB Deathrow, a collective by SpaceGhostPurrp formed in 2015. He was known for producing Tay-K's "Gotta Blast" off his second and final mixtape, Santana World. He was a pioneer of the sigilkore genre, alongside the subgenre krushclub. With his songs "Bodypartz", "All Eyez on Me", "Ave Domina Lilith", and "Kurxxed Emeraldz" all going viral on TikTok. On January 24, 2024, "Bodypartz" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. "Kurxxed Emeraldz" earned over 200,000 streams in mid-2021. == Impact == In 2025, writing for Pitchfork, music critic Kieran Press-Reynolds noted Dear as a "sigilkore pioneer". In the article titled "The 5 Most Exciting Musical Rabbit Holes of 2025 So Far", Press-Reynolds cites Dear in a section titled "Axxcelerationism" as inspiring notable artists such as OsamaSon and Che, and a wave of "hex rap". == Death == On February 22, 2026, Dear was found dead at a friend's home in Los Angeles at age 23. His manager, Kayla G, confirmed his death on TikTok. The cause of death has not been released, but Dear's grandparents raised suspicions as his wallet was found empty. They had previously expressed concern over his choice of friends and associates. == Discography == === Studio albums === === Mixtapes === === EPs === === Singles === == References ==