Squeak (SqueakPivot), an artist, DJ, and producer for Saba’s Pivot Gang hip-hop group in Chicago, has passed away. Squeak was also a father of one, leaving behind his daughter Zhuri. He was 26 years old.
An outpouring of love has begun on social media, where family, friends, fans, collaborators and other artists in the Chicago creative community are sharing their memories of Squeak.https://t.co/kY2lkdcMgx
According to the local media outlet The Tribe, Squeak was killed in a shooting. Both The Tribe and Pitchfork confirmed Squeak’s death.
Squeak was a producer for Pivot Gang, beginning in 2014. In 2019, Squeak and fellow Pivot member MFnMelo released the EnRoute project. He also served as a producer on Pivot Gang’s You Can’t Sit With Us album.
Messages of love appeared online throughout the night.
God bless squeak and every one that loves him Great man ?
RIP Squeak Pivot. One of the kindest souls I’ve ever come across in this lifetime. I’m heartbroken man.
Rest In Peace Squeak. Truly a great person. My love goes out to Pivot Gang, his friends and family. ?? ?
Squeak bruh. Nicest person ever bruh.
Squeak was one of the kindest people I ever met. Welcomed me with open arms to a city I didn’t belong to. Always so respectful. Much love to PIVOT, my heart is with each of you.
