Kanye West and His Ex-Collaborator Theophilus London Have Both Gone Missing in Los Angeles
Rapper Theophilus London, a former Kanye West collaborator, has vanished without a trace, and his family is now doing everything they can to find him.
According to TMZ Hip Hop's sources in law enforcement, London's family reported him missing to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on Tuesday. Authorities are now looking into the matter.
London's family said they flew from Trinidad and Tobago to Los Angeles, California, this week to file the police report. In a statement, the LAPD noted that the last time they heard from the 35-year-old rapper was in October.
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Who Is Ex-Kanye West Collaborator, Rapper 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.
Michael Jackson, Prince, and The Smiths are among London's musical inspirations. 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.
In 2020, London put out "Bebey," his third album, through his label, My Bebey Records.
Theophilus London Family Seeks Public's Help to Track the Rapper Down
Police said Theophilus London was last spotted in Los Angeles's Skid Row neighborhood on October 15 at around 12 p.m.
According to the LAPD statement, London's family is "concerned," as the last time someone reported speaking to him was in July.
In a statement released to Variety, London's representatives said the rapper's family "are now seeking the public's help with any information as to London's whereabouts." The statement added a message from London's father, Lary Moses London.
"Theo, your Dad loves you, son. We miss you. And all your friends and relatives are searching for you. Wherever you are send us some signal. No matter what we will come get you son," Lary Moses wrote.
According to CNN, London's last posts on his Instagram or Twitter were in July. The family described Theophilus London as "Black, 6'2″, 175 pounds, with dark brown eyes."
The family asked anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or well-being to contact his cousin Mikhail Noel at his Instagram account @iamdjkellz or the LAPD.
Kanye West Is Also Missing
MSN reported that Kanye West seems to have been hiding since businessman Thomas St. John has been trying to serve him with legal documents as he sues him for breach of contract.
In a Los Angeles court hearing, St. John said he was not able to find Kanye in weeks. He claimed that the rapper had agreed to pay him a monthly retainer of $300,000 to be Chief Financial Officer of Donda, one of Kanye's businesses.
"[St. John] needed a guarantee that [Kanye] wouldn't abruptly abandon the commercial relationship, in addition to the financial costs and hazards associated with committing to [Kanye] as client. But Mr. St. John offered to settle for a contract lasting at least 18 months," the lawsuit noted.
However, St. John noted that he and Kanye West later had an "aggressive" meeting, and the rapper stopped paying him.
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Written by: Bert Hoover
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