His collaborations with late artists like Lil Peep are studied in the context of "digital mourning" and posthumous releases.
iLoveMakonnen’s work is frequently cited in papers discussing the blurring lines between rap and bedroom pop. 2. The Collaborative Digital Underground iLoveMakonnen - Stay Hydrated.zip
How files like "Stay Hydrated.zip" (leaks, loosies, and mixtapes) create "meme-ified" music releases. His collaborations with late artists like Lil Peep