Singer Oliver Tree dies at 32 in helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro
Oliver Tree, the artiste behind viral hits Alien Boy and Life Goes On, died at the age of 32 in a tragic helicopter incident in Brazil. The musician's fans and friends expressed their shock and offered condolences.
Musician Oliver Tree, best known for viral hits Alien Boy and Life Goes On, died in a helicopter crash in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, according to reports. He was 32.
The California-born singer-songwriter was among six people killed when two helicopters reportedly collided in the south-west of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning. The incident has sent shockwaves through the music industry and Tree’s global fanbase, particularly as the artiste had shared updates from Brazil on social media just a day before the crash. His representatives had not issued an official statement at the time of writing.
What happened in the helicopter crash?
According to CNN Brazil, the crash involved two helicopters and occurred on Sunday morning in the south-west region of Rio de Janeiro. Six people were reported dead, including Tree.
Authorities have not yet released full details about the circumstances surrounding the collision. Investigation into the cause of the crash is expected to continue in the coming days.
Who was Oliver Tree?
Born in California, Tree first emerged on the music scene under the name Tree, producing dubstep tracks and performing across the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2013, he released his debut EP Demons through R&S Records.
His breakthrough arrived in 2016 when he featured on Whethan’s hit single When I’m Down. The song helped introduce him to a wider audience and paved the way for a deal with Atlantic Records. Soon after, he released Welcome to LA, his first major-label single as Oliver Tree.
Why was Oliver Tree so popular?
Tree became known not only for his music but also for his distinctive bowl-cut hairstyle, retro-inspired fashion and unconventional humour. His 2018 EP Alien Boy significantly expanded his fanbase, while the self-directed video for All That x Alien Boy attracted tens of millions of views online.
His popularity surged further on TikTok, where he amassed more than 15 million followers. Songs such as Life Goes On and Miss You became viral sensations, soundtracking millions of user-created videos worldwide.
At the time of his death, Tree was in the middle of a headlining world tour supporting his fourth studio album, Love You Madly, Hate You Badly. The tour had begun on May 30, in Mexico City and was scheduled to visit multiple countries across several continents.
Musician Oliver Tree, best known for viral hits Alien Boy and Life Goes On, died in a helicopter crash in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, according to reports. He was 32.
The California-born singer-songwriter was among six people killed when two helicopters reportedly collided in the south-west of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning. The incident has sent shockwaves through the music industry and Tree’s global fanbase, particularly as the artiste had shared updates from Brazil on social media just a day before the crash. His representatives had not issued an official statement at the time of writing.
What happened in the helicopter crash?
According to CNN Brazil, the crash involved two helicopters and occurred on Sunday morning in the south-west region of Rio de Janeiro. Six people were reported dead, including Tree.
Authorities have not yet released full details about the circumstances surrounding the collision. Investigation into the cause of the crash is expected to continue in the coming days.
Who was Oliver Tree?
Born in California, Tree first emerged on the music scene under the name Tree, producing dubstep tracks and performing across the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2013, he released his debut EP Demons through R&S Records.
His breakthrough arrived in 2016 when he featured on Whethan’s hit single When I’m Down. The song helped introduce him to a wider audience and paved the way for a deal with Atlantic Records. Soon after, he released Welcome to LA, his first major-label single as Oliver Tree.
Why was Oliver Tree so popular?
Tree became known not only for his music but also for his distinctive bowl-cut hairstyle, retro-inspired fashion and unconventional humour. His 2018 EP Alien Boy significantly expanded his fanbase, while the self-directed video for All That x Alien Boy attracted tens of millions of views online.
His popularity surged further on TikTok, where he amassed more than 15 million followers. Songs such as Life Goes On and Miss You became viral sensations, soundtracking millions of user-created videos worldwide.
At the time of his death, Tree was in the middle of a headlining world tour supporting his fourth studio album, Love You Madly, Hate You Badly. The tour had begun on May 30, in Mexico City and was scheduled to visit multiple countries across several continents.
