Kilee Hall

she/her • journalist • pop culture enthusiast • harry styles devotee • lyric analyst • introvert

[Ethan Klein @h3h3productions]

I’m in disbelief… still desperate to think this is part of an elaborate prank. That seems like something he’d do, right? The truth is, no matter how desperate I am to not believe it, my friend Oliver has passed away.

Oliver was such a unique soul, he had an ability that was unmatched by anyone else I know; to make friends in all corners of the world. Sincere friendship too, not just internet friendships of convenience.

He was one of the funniest people I’ve ever known. His style of self-deprecation was universal. Every media appearance he’s ever done was hilarious, refreshing and unique in a way that only he could bring.

He was a true artist, in every sense of the word. Everything he brought into the world, he brought with his true self. Every time he would come on our show, it would involve weeks of lengthy conversations of planning and brainstorming. Ordinary was never an option. It had to be the best possible appearance. And it always was. 

Music and film were his true passions. He produced every music video, every song with every ounce of his soul. He spent every dime to bring his vision to life. He had no use for money beyond what it could do to improve his art. He used to laugh about how he annoyed his label because he was always hitting them up for cash advances for his next big project. 

His support team was composed of his childhood friends, proof that he was the type of person that was fiercely loyal to those he loved. The type of genuine person that kept the same friends for life. And he was always adding more and more friends along the way.

He spent the last year traveling the world. Traveling across every inch. Visiting places I would never dream of going. He wanted to know the world and all its people, all the different types of ways people lived, so he could become an even more profound artist. I could see him evolving, growing, maturing, and the essence of what he collected was clear: love, friendship, art. All the things that transcended borders and time. Last we spoke, he was planning to go to Antarctica. 

“I totally get it if you can’t but it will be really special and would mean the world if you came through! Would love to see you both.”

That was the last thing he ever said to me. He was having an album release party. We didn’t make it.

Everything he touched was better for it. Every person he met was more whole for it. As a person, I’ve lost a dear friend and collaborator. But the real tragedy is that the world lost a true artist, a passionate and gifted story teller, and a radiant light that shined upon so many of us. His light is now extinguished and my life, and the world, is darker for it. 

I hope I can be more like Oliver Tree when I grow up. Bon voyage, my friend. See you on the other side. Life goes on and on and on without you.

[twenty one pilots @twentyonepilots]

Tonight’s venue smells like popcorn everywhere you go.

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

the only reason i keep this app is for this band. they're a huge reason for why i'm even still alive today. there's no one more deserving of that #1 spot.

[tyler jøseph @tylerrjoseph]

welp

Breach went #1.
why did this make me so happy i teared up a little? NOT A LOT. a little.
10 years ago i didn’t even really understand what a #1 album meant, but then ever since blurryface i kind of really wanted it again, but never got it.
then i stopped wanting it and just wrote an album for you. for us.
and that’s when you guys showed up bigger than ever. you did this. buying vinyl, or a box set, or going to listening events, or streaming and telling other people. thank you so much.
this is the most proud i’ve ever been to be a part of this band.
if you only knew how many industry people are confused right now.
wait, what? yeah. we did.

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

I really miss when Twitter was a place to just tweet random thoughts. Really need a new place for that so that my therapist doesn’t have to work overtime.

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

@JanellePierzina It depends on when they film because Trisha is pregnant 😭 but I need her on the show at some point!!

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

@brandonnturneyy Absolutely not

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

The more I pray, the more I wonder if anyone’s actually listening anymore.

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

anyone wanna be my friend in the nosebleeds at #clancystlouis tomorrow night? 🥺 #clancystl

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

#NewProfilePic lemme just pose 4 a pic real fast with a billion things in my hands cuz the other tourists r rushing me 🫶🏻

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November.

Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy.

Let’s get to work.

[Damien Echols @damienechols]

The state would have murdered me if not for this man. A celebration of his life will be held at the Craighead county court house on June 29th.

Judge who freed West Memphis 3 dies https://t.co/CCl5kRsQVx

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

FLAVOR FLAV SAW THE ARTICLE I WROTE ABOUT HIM TODAY. LOOK AT HIS REPLY.

[AY Magazine is About You @AYisAboutYou]

Can Flavor Flav Save Our Arkansas Red Lobster Restaurants?

https://t.co/WwMrUi5DmO @FlavorFlav @redlobster

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

@FlavorFlav @AYisAboutYou @redlobster When I was writing this article earlier, I never thought it could possibly reach you! I’m so glad it did!! If you ever find yourself in Little Rock, holla at me so I can get some crab legs with ya! 🦀

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

@twentyonepilots What do you have against Arkansas 😩😭

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

Dang, what did Charlie Puth do to get a name drop on a Taylor Swift album? Random.

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

Olivia Rodrigo really said “don’t you think I loved you too much to be used and discarded?” …and that did not get talked about enough.

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

Let’s go backkkk,
Back to the beginningggg.
Back to when the earth, the sun, the stars all aligned . . . I defyyyyy 🎶

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

i truly don’t know much about astrology but how tf do i always end up with pisces men and regretting it and then just blindly repeating the cycle

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

i fly by the dangerous bend symbol

[Kilee Hall @Kileechelle]

barely holding things together over here but it’s fine