KSI and others pay tribute to Oliver Tree after tragic helicopter crash

The 32-year-old is believed to have died in the crash

The popular musician was involved in an incident yesterday (Sunday, 14 June) in the Rio de Janeiro which saw two helicopters collide mid-air, as per CNN Brazil.

Tree's name was on a listed as being on board the flight although police are yet to identify the bodies.

Reports say that the aircraft subsequently crashed into electric vehicle yard in the Recreio dos Bandeiran area of the city.

Six people are reported to have died in the crash with no survivors.

Five of the victims were in one helicopter while the other had just one occupant, the pilot.

Oliver Tree. Credit: Getty.

Tributes pour in for music star

Tributes have poured in for the music star with notably KSI releasing an emotional statement.

The two influential online figures had spent lots of time together had collaborated on the song 'Voices'.

"Genuinely wish this is just one of his pranks ah mannnnnn."

He added:“Can’t believe I’m actually having to type this.

“You’re 32 man. You should still be here. You still had so much life to live. So much music to make. So much content to make.

“You’re a legend and will always be a legend. Still doesn’t feel real. Genuinely feel sick. I love you bro.”

Other prominent names in the music industry paid tribute to Tree, including Kid Cudi who wrote:

"F**k man. Spoke to Oliver a few weeks ago. This is heartbreaking.

"A really amazing and beautiful human. This s**t sucks bad.

"Sending all my prayers and love to the families dealing with losses. Oliver we love you, forever."

Meanwhile, Steve-O also paid tribute on Instagram.

He wrote: "I was incredibly lucky to become friends with Oliver Tree.

"He would check in on me regularly, and let me know he cared about how I was doing. Such a great person, f**k, I’m going to miss him…"

Tree was born in California in 1993 as Oliver Tree Nickell and was best known for songs including 'Life Goes On', 'When I'm Down" and "Miss You".

He has over 10 million monthly listens on Spotify and around 20 million followers across his social media.

Tree was in Brazil as part of a world tour having only just released his fourth studio album this April.

He had planned for 70 performances across 30 countries, including September dates for Glasgow, Manchester and London.

The singer was famous for his catchy music which found virality on social media as well as his bowl cut hair.

Reports from CNN Brazil say that prominent Argentinian social media figure and youtuber Gaspar Prim was also on board and died in the crash as well.

Prim, known as Gaspi on YouTube, has almost 7.5 million followers across his platforms.

In a statement, the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil said: "The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) reports that it has become aware of the air accident involving two helicopters, today, June 14th, in Rio de Janeiro, and is investigating the situation of the aircraft and pilots involved in the case.

"The investigations into the causes will be conducted by the Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA).

"ANAC regrets the incident, expresses its solidarity with the families and friends of the victims, and reiterates to all passengers on general aviation flights that they should verify the status of companies and aircraft before boarding."