sami

+ though i’m far from home, in trench i’m not alone.

[Carlos the Janitor @JanitorCarlos]

It hurts bros.
#Fishtanklive

[sami @illstyawake]

rest in peace sweet girl </3

[Carlos the Janitor @JanitorCarlos]

It hurts bros.
#Fishtanklive

[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.

[sami @illstyawake]

can’t fuckinf believe this shit dude

[Pop Base @PopBase]

Oliver Tree has reportedly died at the age of 32.

He was among 5 others that died in an air vehicle crash in Rio.

[may ꕤ @sunshinesreturn]

after seeing y’all talk about ariana i realized this generation is not nearly as supportive of mental health as they think. if you really believe she has an ed why are you calling her disgusting & villainizing her & suggesting she needs to be kept away & not be allowed in public?

[Squid Vicious MMA @SquidViciousMMA]

C'mon *pokes with stick* do something

#fishtanklive #fishtank

[sami @illstyawake]

@twentyonepilots congrats on bots selling your show out. have legit seen the smallest amount of people who have gotten tickets, feels like barely any real people got actual tickets.

[serena shahidi @glamdemon2004]

Typed “my chud life” and it autocorrected to “my chic life”

[brin ⊬.⋆｡ 5SOS SAN DIEGO @brinsrawfear]

me when I hear “gotta bad feeling that i’m about to break” in a 100k cap stadium in ohio

[Dilip Jain ✨𝒟𝓙✨ @dilipjain077]

Little bro went from Harry Potter to Voldemort in 2 seconds 😭🪄

[sami @illstyawake]

@fishtankislive #shitfordrake please cam i have season pass Please i did it for drake

[sami @illstyawake]

@seaIgirl you’re so pretty i miss you 😭😭😭i hope you’re having the best and safest trip ever!!!!!! >.<

[dani ౨ৎ @vizooma]

alysa liu now is not the right time for this 😭

[halsey @halsey]

I keep your lights on for years and this is the thanks I get?

[bridget @pacinocrave]

just finished a 5 minute long task I could have done a week ago

[cyborghost @cyb0rgh0st]

January: “New year, new me!”

February:

[duck @ExtremeBlitz__]

when my alarm wakes me up for work and I didnt die in my sleep

[jax 🧸 @mothmaryy]

so theres this greatest song oat