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Oliver Tree
made eerie comments about plans for his will just weeks before he died in
a tragic helicopter crash.
“I don’t believe that any of the wealth, or the things that get made from it, is mine,” the singer said on the
April 24 episode of “The Zach Sang Show.”
“So when I die, my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no one’s going to get a penny,” he added.
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Oliver Tree (seen above dressed as Shrek) said on “The Zach Sang Show” in April that his family “wouldn’t get a penny” from his when he died.
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Tree made the comments about his will weeks before he was killed in a helicopter crash.
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Tree, who was single at the time of his death, insisted that if he had “a wife or kids or anything, [they’re] not getting a f—ing penny.”
“I’ll get my kids through college. That’s the agreement,” he continued. “But there’s not going to be a silver spoon. The idea is, when I die, all the money is going to go back to artists.”
The “Miss You” singer revealed he set up a foundation called Dr. Oliver T…
Oliver Tree made stunning revelation weeks before fatal helicopter ...
Oliver Tree made stunning revelation weeks before fatal helicopter ...
Musician Oliver Tree discussed an unconventional clause in his will in the weeks leading up to his untimelydeathat the age of 32 in a helicopter accident inBrazilon Sunday.
"I don't believe that any of the wealth or the things that get made from it is mine. So when I die — I've set it up — my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no one's going to get a penny," the "Miss You" singer disclosed on an April episode of The Zach Sang Show.
"If I have a wife or kids or anything, [they're] not getting a f---ing penny," he stated. "I'll get my kids through college. That's the agreement. But there's not going to be a silver spoon. They're taken care of because my dad worked on some stuff in the 2000s. The idea is, when I die, all the money is going to go back to artists."
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Oliver Tree discussed his unconventional will, stating his wealth will benefit artists rather than his family after his death in a helicopter accident at 32.
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Alt-pop artist Oliver Tree, 32, tragically died in a Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash on June 14, 2026. Following the incident, a resurfaced April video of Tree criticizing Atlantic Records has sparked online conspiracy theories and intense speculation regarding his sudden passing.
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Instagram / @olivertree @sebastian4president | Oliver Tree passes away at the age of 32 in a helicopter crash
American alt-pop singer-songwriter Oliver Tree Nickell passed away at the age of 32 on Sunday, June 14 in a tragic mid-air helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Six individuals across two helicopters died in the incident.
Amid the tragic news, the internet has been resurfacing an old video where Tree takes a staunch stand against Atlantic Records, which further led the online discourse to stir conspiracy theories regarding his death.
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Oliver Tree
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Oliver Tree Said Family Wouldn't Get a Penny Before Death
Oliver Tree Said Family Wouldn't Get a Penny Before Death
Oliver Tree
stated just seven weeks prior to his death that nobody in his family would “get a penny” if he died.
During an April 25 appearance on “
The Zach Sang Show
” podcast, Tree said, “I don’t believe that any of the wealth or the things that get made from it [a career] is mine. So when I die — I’ve set it up — my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no one’s going to get a penny.”
The late singer-songwriter
died
at the age of 32 on the morning of Sunday, June 14, after two helicopters collided in southwest Rio de Janeiro.
CNN Brasil
reported that Tree was one of six passenger fatalities.
Us Weekly
reached out to a representative for Tree at the time.
The interview expanded on Tree’s financial intentions, including what he wanted had he found a partner and started a family before his death. “If I have a wife or kids or anything, [they’re] not getting a f***ing penny,” he said during the interview. “I’ll get my kids through college. That’s the agreement. But there’s not going to be a silver spoon. They’re taken care of because my dad worked on some stuff in the 2000s. The idea is, when I die, all the money is goi…
Oliver Tree Cuts Off Family From Will with Haunting Final Words Weeks ...
Oliver Tree Cuts Off Family From Will with Haunting Final Words Weeks ...
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Oliver Tree
cut his family out of his will and laid out eerie plans for his fortune just weeks before the 32‑year‑old musician was killed in a
helicopter
crash in Brazil on Friday, according to a resurfaced interview. The American singer and viral provocateur, real name Oliver Tree Nickell, was among six people who died when two helicopters collided in mid-air during his visit to the country.
Fans had been watching Tree document what looked like a carefree trip through Brazil on social media. The
Miss You
star, known for his bowl-cut persona and deliberately absurd visuals, had been sharing clips of himself playing football, clutching a replica World Cup trophy and joking around with Brazilian content creator Iae Break. Hours of chaotic, goofy footage that now land like a punch to the gut.
Oliver Tree's Final Days In Brazil
The crash happened while Tree was in Brazil as part of his 'World's First World Tour', an ambitious run in which he planned to hit 30 countries and play 70 shows. Local reports cited in LadBible state he was travelling in a helicopter with Lucas Vignale, Lucas Brito …
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Oliver Tree’s body has been returned to California after the singer-songwriter died in a helicopter crash in Brazil at the age of 32.
The musician died on June 14 while on a world tour for his latest album.
A foundation for aspiring musicians will be set up in his honour, according to wishes laid out in his will, a post on his Instagram page said.
The post said: “Rest in peace Oliver Tree Nickell June 29th, 1993 – June 14th, 2026.
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A post shared by Oliver Tree (@olivertree)
“Your legacy will live on forever. Thank you to everyone who has reached out, shown love, support and has done incredible tributes for Oliver.
“The constant love, support and positivity is helping the family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times.
“Oliver is now back in California where he can fina…
Oliver Tree shared details of his will weeks before his tragic death
Oliver Tree shared details of his will weeks before his tragic death
‘That’s when people appreciate you – when you’re not there anymore’
Just weeks before his tragic death,USsinger Oliver Tree shared details of plans for his will and what he wanted to do with his fortune.
This weekend, it was reported the singer passed away after a mid-air helicopter collision in Brazil. The incident happened on Sunday (14th June), and six people, including the singer, lost their lives. They included four passengers, and two pilots.
Following the tragic incident,an interview from the Zach Sang Showin April this year has resurfaced. In the interview, Oliver Tree spoke of his estate and earnings, and what will happen after he died.
He described being “screwed” by themusicindustry, and said he was barely making any money. However, the singer reflected on being rich in memories from his career.
He said: “So many epic people I got to spend time with along the way and and now I have those memories. So, even though I won’t make any money off this… and I’ll be in debt for the next what 20-30 lifetimes probably
“I mean at this point I’m not going to be seeing residuals and nor will my estate after I …
Oliver Tree revealed plans for his estate weeks before fatal helicopter ...
Oliver Tree revealed plans for his estate weeks before fatal helicopter ...
Just weeks before
he died in Brazil
, Oliver Tree opened up about the financial arrangements outlined in his will.
The American
alt-pop singer, known for his viral online persona
and genre-blending hits, was one of six people killed when two helicopters collided mid-air above
Rio de Janeiro
on Sunday. He was 32.
During an April episode of the
Zach Sang Show
, the “Miss You” singer shared his perspective on his financial success, saying, “I don’t believe that any of the wealth, or the things that get made from it, is mine.
“So when I die, my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no
one’s going to get a penny.
If I have a wife, kids, not getting a f***ing penny. I’ll get my kids through college. That’s the agreement. But there’s not going to be a silver spoon. They’re taken care of because my dad worked on some stuff in the 2000s. The idea is, when I die, all the money is going to go back to artists,” he continued.
Tree said he had set up a foundation called Dr. Oliver Tree’s Art Grants for Baby Geniuses to collect the interest made from his music.
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Oliver Tree died on June 14, 2026.
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Oliver Tree stated in a public interview on April 24, 2026, that his family would not receive any money from his estate when he died.
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Oliver Tree was single at the time of his death.
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Oliver Tree said he would ensure his children, if he had any, would be supported through college, but would not inherit wealth.
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