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The late rapper Lil Peep‘s collaboration-made-extinct EP has been made available on all the major streaming services officially. The Romeo’s Regrets project, in collaboration with the UK artist Bexey, was only on SoundCloud till its release. Therefore, the project allows the audience to showcase the artist’s early, formative, and influential work in a new and accessible way.
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The official Lil Peep account announced the release unwrapped unexpectedly to mark the ten-year anniversary of the project creation. The post narrated the ep’s genesis by quoting the start of “fan mail” letters written by the young Gus (Lil Peep’s real name) to Bexey. The raw Peep’s determination and innovativeness as an artist were very much revealed through the four-song EP which was “filled with emotion, curiosity, and raw energy.”
The announcement was a touching moment for the audience, a large part of whom has had a long-term connection with the underground project. A listener could not hide his excitement, writing, “YOOOOO I NEVER THOUGHT THIS DAY WOULD COME LFFGG.” Another user simply wrote, “my soundcloud can rest now,” hinting that the fans used to rely on the initial platform to listen to the music.
For some diehard fans, the release was a bittersweet pill. A comment demonstrated the relationship, saying, “Only EP I was hoping would never get released, this project was my hidden gem with my fav track from Gus – Shelter.” This emotion reflects a feeling of ownership that some dedicated fans associate with, rare and pre-fame material—they consider it to be a unique part of their personal collection and not something to be consumed by the masses.
The project in terms of collaboration led to immediate conversations regarding Bexey’s contribution. A clear division of viewpoints was noticed within the comments. One user expressed himself loudly, “Love peep but I can’t lie bexy ruined this,” a view that was both opposed and supported by others in the replies. Very much the opposite, another comment stated, “Anyone mature enough knows that bexey didn’t ruin this,” meaning that cherishing Bexey’s part is something that comes with time or a deeper knowledge of the project’s background. Another user offered a view that was somewhere in the middle saying, “Give it time Bexey will grow on y’all. Love this whole project.”
In one thread, the Bexey talk became even more intense. A user who demanded “i expect ZERO slander towards Bexey” was quickly met with a statement claiming that Bexey had been involved in a very controversial matter, accusing him of shooting a video of Peep when he was dead and laughing about it. Another user told the original commenter in very derogatory terms, “bro you were like 10 when PEEP passed. We do not fuck with Bexey,” thereby revealing the complex and often opposite history surrounding the people from Peep’s close circle.
Amid the discussions, several comments were made about Lil Peep’s everlasting legacy. “Lil peep will Never die,” was one of the comments, while another user interpreted it as the spirit and music of Peep are alive. Another listener told a more personal story, “Can’t stress enough how much this project meant to me when it first dropped. Got me through some crazy shit. Thank you for re-releasing it and making it so much easier to stream ❤️ LLG.” This indicates that the personal impact of Peep’s music on his audience is still very strong.
The release was an invitation for fans to express their favorite songs, and many were talking about ‘Shelter’ as one of the best. “Shelter is a masterpiece” was how one user put it, who even wrote the compliment in Portuguese, saying “shelter é uma obra de arte.” Also, a small technical issue was brought up by one user who asked, “Is downtown not available on Apple Music for anyone?” A lot of replies confirmed that the track was greyed out for them as well, indicating a possible platform-specific glitch on the day of the release.
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The ‘Romeo’s Regrets’ debut on streaming platforms is not simply a catalog update; it is a moment that has stirred up strong emotions in Lil Peep’s loyal and loving community, reviving the conversations around Peep’s creativity, his collaborations, and the more personal connections the fans have with his music. It serves as a new reminder of the artistic power that he had right from the start of his career. His hit song “Star Shopping” recently achieved a major milestone, and birthday celebration shows continue to honor his memory.