: Following Lil Peep’s passing in late 2017, "Witchblades" transitioned from a viral underground hit to a memorial piece, currently sitting at hundreds of millions of views on YouTube. Cultural Impact
"Witchblades" is often cited as the track that bridged the gap between 2000s emo-rock and modern trap. It helped solidify the sound of "SoundCloud Rap"—characterized by lo-fi production, emotional transparency, and a rejection of traditional industry standards. lil_peep_x_lil_tracy_witchblades_official_video
The song is built on a melancholic, guitar-driven beat produced by Bighead and Yung Cortex, which samples "The Real You" by Three Days Grace. : Following Lil Peep’s passing in late 2017,