Liara Tsai, a native Minnesota DJ and Trevor Undertaking volunteer, was killed at simply 35 years previous, Minnesota Public Radio stories.
Hailing initially from Mauston, Wisconsin, the transgender musician had simply completed a long-anticipated transfer from Iowa Metropolis to affix the Minneapolis EDM group. With a concentrate on spirituality, the techno and home music-focused DJ was beloved for her means to freestyle all of her exhibits.
In accordance with buddies throughout the group, Tsai was beginning to acquire reputation and a devoted fanbase as tragedy struck. She continuously carried out round Minneapolis via one of many metropolis’s well-known promoters, Intellephunk, and had additionally just lately turn out to be a disaster counselor for the promotion model.
Alongside along with her involvement within the music group, Tsai volunteered with the Trevor Undertaking, a nonprofit group centered on suicide prevention amongst LGBTQ+ people.
In accordance with MPR, the DJ’s former companion, Margot Lewis, was charged with two counts of second-degree homicide in Minneapolis’ Hennepin County. Tsai’s post-mortem reportedly revealed that she was discovered “with a puncture wound on her neck” and died because of “multiple sharp-force injuries.”
Tsai and fellow DJ and buddy Dana Kazuko had been scheduled to have their first joint efficiency at Minneapolis’ Uptown VFW right now, July fifth. The efficiency will now be carried out solely by Kazuko, who’s planning to play Tsai’s music alongside a video she’s ready, per MPR. The present’s proceeds will profit Twin Cities Trans Mutual Help.
We at EDM.com specific our honest condolences to the household, followers, buddies and family members of Liara Tsai.
