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Rapper Legxacy’s Journey: Music Inspired by Family Tragedy

1/8/2026

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Legxacy, born James Olaloye in Lewisham, London, sees his latest mixtape "Black British Music" shaped by his mother's strokes and his sister's death.
Olaloye began rapping at 17 after discovering Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo."
Olaloye gained traction with his 2019 TikTok release "Plethora."
Fans anticipate Olaloye's first full-length album in 2026.

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Story summary

Legxacy, born James Olaloye in Lewisham, London, sees his latest mixtape "Black British Music" shaped by his mother's strokes and his sister's death.
Olaloye began rapping at 17 after discovering Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo."
Olaloye gained traction with his 2019 TikTok release "Plethora."
Fans anticipate Olaloye's first full-length album in 2026.