How Kanye West Ex-Collaborator Theophilus London Was Found in Los Angeles After Missing for Months
The family of missing Theophilus London, a former Kanye West collaborator, said the Trinbagonian rapper had been found safe in Los Angeles.
An Instagram post by his cousin Mikhail Noel said London, who has been reported missing since October, was found "safe and well."
"We have found Theo he is safe and well," Noel shared alongside a photo of the rapper. "Truly appreciate everyone's support in finding my cousin."
London's producer, Machine Drum, also confirmed that the missing rapper was found.
"He's been found and is safe with family," he tweeted.
According to London's father, Larry London, his son was found walking in West Los Angeles by friends who were looking for him.
His father told NBC Los Angeles that they want London to go to Trinidad and Tobago to "recuperate and to regenerate and get himself together" after attending his grandmother's funeral in New York.
"He's been through an ordeal. His mind is fragile. He needs to get back to writing his music," Larry added.
No other details have been released to the public. According to Vulture, London's album "Vibez" was produced by Kanye West, who also featured Trinbagonian rapper on his song "All Day."
Family of Ex-Kanye West Collaborator Theophilus London Reported Him Missing
Theophilus London's family reported him missing to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) late last month His family flew from Trinidad and Tobago to Los Angeles, California, to file the report.
In a statement, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said London was last spotted in Los Angeles' Skid Row neighborhood on October 15 at around 12 p.m.
Police noted that London's family was "concerned," as the last time someone reported speaking to him was in July.
The rapper's family then sought the public's help with any information as to London's whereabouts.
Who Is Former Kanye West Collaborator Theophilus London?
Theophilus London is a Trinbagonian rapper who has released three studio albums. The rapper was born in Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago and later moved to Brooklyn in New York City.
According to Pinkvilla, London earned his diploma from George Westinghouse High School in 2006. "Lovers Holiday," London's first extended play, was released on February 7, 2011.
Singers Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio, Sara Quin of Tegan, Sara, Glasser, and Solange Knowles contributed to his EP. His debut album, "Timez Are Weird These Days," was launched in 2011.
The rapper has given several unforgettable performances throughout his career, notably as a headliner at Brooklyn's Northside Festival. Also, in 2011, London played at the Montreal International Jazz Festival.
A year later, at the Encore Sessions at le Baron Chinatown, London also debuted his brand-new track, "Big Spender," to a select New York audience.
Among London's musical inspirations are Michael Jackson, Prince, and The Smiths. The rapper's sound incorporates various musical genres, from soul-pop and post-punk to electro and modern R&B.
Theophilus London has worked with several notable artists, including Raekwon and Azealia Banks. NBC News reported that a collaboration with Kanye West in 2015's "All Day" got him a Grammy nomination.
London also released "Bebey," his third album, in 2020 under his company, My Bebey Records.
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Written by: Bert Hoover
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