Victor Wao, a producer for Oliver Tree, shared that he was meant to be on the tragic helicopter flight that claimed the musician’s life along with five others.
In an emotional tribute, he recounted, “I was supposed to be with you all on that helicopter, but at the last minute, I didn’t go.” This was directed at his close friend and fellow producer, Lukas Flota, who also perished in the incident. Wao remembered how Lukas had expressed fear of flying and arranged for someone else to take his place.
He continued, “Now I owe you my life, brother. I honestly don’t know what to do. I love you so much! I will always remember you! Lucas, you were pure light!”
In another post, he conveyed his deep sorrow, saying he would “never forget” Lucas, whom he described as “the most enlightening and wonderful person I have ever known.” “My heart is broken, and I’m praying for you wherever you are,” he added.
The crash, which occurred last Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, took the lives of Flota, 24, Tree, 32, Lucas Vignale, 29, Gaspar Prim (an Argentine YouTuber known as Gaspi), 23, and pilots Alexandre Sousa and Charles Marsillac. The helicopters collided mid-air, and distressing footage captured one of them crashing into the parking lot of a car dealership, igniting numerous electric vehicles.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, sharing with CNN that they suspect human error could have been a factor.
Tree had been in South America for what he termed “The World’s First World Tour.” The day prior to his untimely death, he was joyful, documenting his day in Brazil filled with activities like playing soccer, cycling, getting haircuts, and cooking.
This video was tagged with “Gringo 24 horas no Brasil.” Back in April, he made a dark joke about his will, suggesting his family would receive nothing if he passed away. “I don’t believe wealth or anything that comes from it actually belongs to me,” he remarked during an interview.
“So my will states that if I die, my family won’t get a penny,” he went on, specifying that even if he had a family, he wouldn’t change his stance. “I’ll support my kids through school, but no silver spoon. The idea is that when I’m gone, all the money goes back to the artist,” he affirmed.
