Rapper Theophilus London reported missing in Los Angeles
Recording artist Theophilus London performs during Rock in Rio USA at MGM Resorts Festival Grounds on May 8, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELOS – Theophilus London, a rapper from Trinidad and Tobago who has collaborated with artists including Travis Scott and Ellie Goulding, has been reported missing by his family in Los Angeles.
The LAPD confirmed to FOX 11 that a missing person’s report for the 35-year-old was filed Wednesday, but did not release any other information.
London’s cousin, Mikhail Noel, shared the news on his social media that the family had traveled to Los Angeles the day before and no one has heard from him since July.
“Over the past few weeks, friends and family of Theophilus London have been working together to piece together his whereabouts,” said a statement from Secretly, a music label group that has worked with London. “The last time anyone spoke to him is said to be July 2022 in Los Angeles. London is 35 years old, Black, 6’2″, 175 pounds, with dark brown eyes. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts or well-being, please contact his cousin Mikhail Noel on his Instagram account @iamdjkellz, or the LAPD.”
London’s father Larry Moses expressed his love for her, vowing to find her.
“Theo, your daddy loves you, son. We miss you. And all your friends and relatives are looking for you. Wherever you are send us a signal. No matter what we’ll come get you son.” he wrote in the statement.
Theophilus London is seen on June 16, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Alo Ceballos/GC Images)
Recently, Noel has shared posts from other Instagram users on his story sharing the news of London’s disappearance.
“Everyone is worried,” one post read.
London’s last Instagram post was on July 11. In his previous post, he expressed his excitement about his debut role in the movie Demanded Supply.
London was born in Trinidad and Tobago and later grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
Since 2011, London has released three studio albums and worked with high-profile artists including Travis Scott, Tame Impala, Big Boi, Ellie Goulding and Kanye West.
Rapper Theophilus London performs onstage at GRAY GOOSE Vodka hosts the Inaugural Mic50 Awards at the Marquee on June 18, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Gray Goose)
He was nominated for a Grammy in 2016 for Best Rap Song and Rap Performance for his work on West’s 2015 song “All Day” alongside Paul McCartney. His latest album, “Bebey”, was released in January 2020 by his record label, My Bebey Records.
“I wanted to see what the feeling of family is, the feeling of having a plot of land, building a house on my land, instead of sleeping in a hotel for the rest of my life,” he told Complex of branching out. on its own in 2020.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
