Singer Oliver Tree killed in Brazil helicopter crash

American singer and songwriter Oliver Tree died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, while on tour. Police sources confirmed that all six people on board two colliding helicopters were killed. The alternative musician was listed among the passengers, but victims could not be officially identified due to severe burns.

Among the passengers were a Brazilian music producer, an Argentine music video director, and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known online as "Gaspi." The two helicopters collided mid-air over the western suburb of Recreio dos Bandeirantes on Sunday morning. They then crashed into a parking lot of an electric car dealership, igniting a fire that consumed about 20 vehicles, according to firefighters.

One helicopter carried five people, while the other had only a pilot. There were no survivors. The 32-year-old Oliver Tree was known for hits such as "Life Goes On," "Miss You," and "Alien Boy." He had over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His fame stemmed not only from his music but also from his deliberately eccentric public persona, featuring a bowl cut, oversized clothing, humor, and viral social media content. Tree was particularly popular among younger audiences and followers of internet culture.

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The alternative musician is listed as one of the six people on board both aircraft, according to a source who explained that victims could not yet be officially identified due to severe burns.