I don't think one should get credit for broadcasting the under-listened-to stories of others, while not clearly stating that is what one is doing until called out.

This is wild speculation, so keep that in mind. However, I wouldn't be surprised to find out that he died from drug poisoning/drugs laced with fentanyl. It's so much more risky now than it has ever been to do any steeet drug. Fentanyl kills so many young people just looking to experiment with their bodies.