Jonas Bevacqua, founder and creative director of Orange County-based clothing brand Lifted Research Group, was found dead yesterday in his Laguna Beach home. With his fashion shingle, the 33-year-old was a strong influence on the hip-hop community, supporting artists T.I., Kanye West, 9th Wonder and more with the release of compilation CDs.
According to the Orange County coroner’s office, the cause of death is currently under investigation. An autopsy was scheduled to take place today, and it is unclear if there was any foul play involved in his passing.
LRG co-founder Robert Wright and Chief Financial Officer Charlie Moothart released a statement on their site honoring Bevacqua. “Jonas was a mentor to an astonishing group of creative individuals at LRG who will carry his vision for many years to come,” they wrote.
R.I.P. BRother
I’ve never heard of this dude, rest in peace to the brother regardless.
I’m glad you guys finally covered that. i was starting to think you guys were slipping.
LRG is one of my favorite Hip Hop Clothing lines and this cat helped put together some of the illest stuff. Just wanted to say RIP Jonas Bevacqua and my condolences go out to his Family and Friends.
RIP JB
Crazy, I rock LRG here n there. RIP man…
Crazy, that’s 10 minutes from me.
R.I.P. to my dude.. LRG still makes hot shit
im rockin lrg right now, smh…. rip hom,ie…
R.I.P LRG is the shit and I stay copping their clothes.
I’m always rocking the lifted research group. R.I.P. man. Has to be one of my favorite, if not my favorite clothing line. Imma stay rocking em’.
rip
I rocks with LRG