What We Know About Maxon Margiela's Death and the Unconfirmed Cause Behind It
As tributes pour in, the mystery around Maxon Margiela’s final hours deepens, leaving the community searching for answers.
Published Nov. 17 2025, 10:22 a.m. ET
The Orlando rap community has been shaken by the death of Maxon Margiela. The 21-year-old underground rapper from Orlando died in the early hours of Nov. 16, according to Clash magazine.
His sister, Mya Reyes, appeared to acknowledge his passing by posting a childhood photo on Instagram with the caption, “I love you. I miss you. Sleep well,” according to PrimeTimer. Additionally, fans and fellow artists have flooded social media with tributes. Many are also asking questions about the circumstances surrounding Maxon’s cause of death.
Maxon Margiela’s cause of death has not been confirmed.
While no official statement has been released, friends and collaborators have publicly confirmed Maxon's passing, and the community has been left mourning. According to PrimeTimer, several posts on X (formerly Twitter) speculated that the rapper died by suicide, though authorities have not verified any details.
News of Maxon’s death has sparked an outpouring of love. “It breaks my heart to say this, but it’s been confirmed by friends and family that Maxon has passed away,” rapper Flexxico wrote on X. “He was a good friend of my lil bro JDN, and someone whose art meant a lot to me.”
Hip-hop blogger Dazed Within paid tribute to the rapper. “Maxon’s passing means so much to me,” the outlet shared. “His team has always been some of the kindest people I’ve met in this industry, and Maxon himself was someone I discovered early and watched grow into a star. He believed in me when my posts barely got 10 likes, and he gave me one of my biggest host songs ever.”
Fans of the rapper have also shared tributes online. “Check on your loved ones, people — the people with the biggest smiles are usually fighting the hardest battles rest in peace Maxon,” one person wrote. Another added, “Heard he was suffering from mental health issues. Mental health is not a joke guys. Don't take lightly.”
Maxon signed a new deal this year.
Maxon’s career was hot,and he was positioning himself as one of the faces of Gen-Z hip-hop. He debuted his first track, “Mansion,” on SoundCloud in 2024 and built a dedicated online following. In November 2024, he released a mixtape titled #healthy, but that was only the beginning.
Later that month, he dropped a single called “Austin Powers,” which unexpectedly went viral on social media and put him on the map. The hype around “Austin Powers” helped him land a deal with Columbia Records in March.
People close to Maxon describe him as an artist constantly evolving. In a 2024 interview, the Orlando native reflected on his approach to music and said he was “always changing.”
“I don't think I changed too much I'm still wrapping my head round [this s--t] but definitely learned a few things always keep some eyes on the back of yo head,” he told Sad PRT. “Music wise idk l'd say I'm always changing always evolving ion wan nun my songs to sound like the same song.”
Maxon’s final release, a haunting track titled “Kiss the Future,” dropped on Oct. 11 — just weeks before his death.
If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call, text, or message the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Dial or text 988, call 1-800-273-8255, or chat via their website.