Oliver Tree Dies at 32 Following Helicopter Collision in Brazil

Tree was among six people killed when two helicopters collided Sunday in Brazil, according to federal police in Rio de Janeiro.

Tree began his music career in 2010, and in 2018 released his Alien Boy EP, which includes the RIAA Platinum-certified title track. His full-length debut album, Ugly Is Beautiful, arrived in 2020 and features “Alien Boy” and the single “Hurt,” which reached the top five on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.

The deluxe version of Ugly Is Beautiful spawned the single “Life Goes On,” which became Tree’s first crossover hit on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.

In addition to earning fans with his blend of alternative and pop music, Tree became known for his distinctive bowl haircut and eccentric personality, which he displayed in his music videos. He often mentioned quitting or retiring from music before releasing new material and was frequently described in interviews as “trolling.”

Tree released three more albums: 2022’s Cowboy Tears, 2023’s Alone in a Crowd, and 2026’s Love You Madly Hate You Badly. According to a press release, Love You Madly Hate You Badly was recorded “across seven continents and 80 countries, from Africa to China to Afghanistan.”

Singer Melanie Martinez, who dated Tree, wrote in an Instagram Story, “Been an absolute wreck today.”

“Rest in peace, Oliver,” Martinez wrote. “I know you’re making the angels giggle. I’ll be here wondering what stunt and creative project you’re scheming up in heaven.”

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