Lauren Maxwell was the daughter of rapper Fetty Wap and Turquoise Miami. She died at age four in 2021. Her death drew wide attention, and early reports about the cause did not match. This guide gives the facts in order, shows who said what, and marks what is still unknown.
Who Was Lauren Maxwell?
Lauren Maxwell is known to the public as the daughter of Fetty Wap and Turquoise Miami. News outlets reported her death in early August 2021. Her mother confirmed it.
She was four years old. Most of what is public about her comes from news reports and statements by her parents. Those sources tell us little about her daily life. Later sections show what is known and what is not.
Lauren Maxwell’s Birth, Age, and Timeline
Here are the key dates found in the sources we reviewed.
| Date | What happened | Source |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2017 | Birth date listed for Lauren | Famous Birthdays |
| June 24, 2021 | Date of death, as reported from her death certificate | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |
| August 2, 2021 | News outlet reports the death. The family had not shared a cause. | Sky News |
| August 5, 2021 | Death certificate details reported. Her mother disputes them. | Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Entertainment Tonight |
Notice the gap between the date of death and the first news reports. The death date comes from reporting based on a legal record. The news became public weeks later.
Lauren Maxwell’s Parents and Family
Lauren’s father is the rapper Fetty Wap. His legal name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Her mother is Turquoise Miami. Capital XTRA reports that her name is Lisa Pembroke, and that Turquoise Miami is the name she is also known by.
Lauren was one of Fetty Wap’s six children. She was his only daughter with Turquoise Miami, according to Famous Birthdays.
| Family member | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Father | Fetty Wap, also named as Willie Junior Maxwell II |
| Mother | Turquoise Miami, also reported as Lisa Pembroke |
| Lauren | One of Fetty Wap’s six children, and his only daughter with Turquoise Miami, according to Famous Birthdays |
What Was Lauren Maxwell’s Cause of Death?
This is the part of her story that needs the most care. The reports changed over time, and the family did not agree with all of them.
Here is the order of events:
- On August 2, 2021, Sky News reported that the family had not shared a cause of death.
- On August 5, 2021, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported a cause listed on a death certificate. A death certificate is the official record filed after someone dies. The paper said TMZ had obtained it.
- The same day, Entertainment Tonight reported that her mother disputed those details.
The Independent described the reported wording. It said the certificate listed a fatal heart rhythm problem, called cardiac arrhythmia. The cause was given as complications of congenital cardiac anomalies. That means heart problems a person is born with.
Here is the safest way to state it. Reports in August 2021, citing Lauren’s death certificate, named a fatal cardiac arrhythmia linked to heart problems present from birth. Her mother disputed whether the certificate gave the full cause.
What Her Mother’s Statement Clarified
Turquoise Miami said the certificate did not tell the whole story. She also said the autopsy had not come back when she spoke. An autopsy is a medical exam done after death to find the cause.
So the certificate report was not the final word, at least by her mother’s account. We did not find a reliable source that shows what the autopsy later found. This article does not claim any final cause beyond what was reported and disputed.
Fetty Wap’s Tribute to Lauren Maxwell
Fetty Wap shared a public tribute after her death. He called Lauren his little twin. He also asked fans to post butterflies in her memory.
Some reports tied his performance at Rolling Loud Miami to a tribute for Lauren. We kept this brief, since the sources repeat the same few points.
What Is Publicly Known About Lauren Maxwell’s Life?
The sources give a short list of firm facts:
- She was born on February 7, 2017.
- She was four when she died.
- She was the daughter of Fetty Wap and Turquoise Miami.
- Her mother described her in a public tribute.
Her mother described her as “amazing, beautiful, funny, vibrant, loving, talented, smart and hardheaded.” That is the closest look at her personality in the sources we reviewed.
Other details are not confirmed. The sources do not show a school history. They also do not give details about her hobbies or daily routine. We chose not to guess.
Lauren Maxwell FAQs
How old was Lauren Maxwell when she died?
Lauren Maxwell was four years old. Sky News reported her age when the news first broke. Famous Birthdays lists her birth date as February 7, 2017.
Who was Lauren Maxwell’s mother?
Her mother is Turquoise Miami. Capital XTRA reports that her name is Lisa Pembroke. Turquoise Miami is the name she is also known by.
When did Lauren Maxwell die?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports June 24, 2021. The paper cited reporting based on her death certificate. News of her death became public in early August 2021.
What was reported as Lauren Maxwell’s cause of death?
Reports citing her death certificate named a fatal cardiac arrhythmia linked to heart problems present from birth. Her mother disputed whether the certificate gave the full cause. She said the autopsy had not come back yet.
What did Fetty Wap say about his daughter?
Fetty Wap called Lauren his little twin. He asked fans to post butterflies in her memory. Reports also linked a Rolling Loud Miami performance to a tribute for her.
Are Lauren Maxwell’s funeral details publicly confirmed?
The sources we reviewed do not confirm any funeral date, place, or burial details. We did not find a reliable family announcement about them. This article does not list any arrangements.
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