Oliver Tree: Clip emerges of singer claiming family won't get a ‘penny’ of his wealth weeks before death
Less than two months before his death, singer Oliver Tree claimed he’d already thought extensively about what would happen to his wealth should he die before his family.
As the entertainment world comes to terms with the shock death of American singer Oliver Tree, eerie comments have emerged suggesting the performer had already thought extensively about what would happen to his wealth should he die prematurely.
The online personality and musician, 32, was one of six people who perished on Sunday when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro.
In a bizarre foreshadowing of his demise, Tree appeared on the popular Zach Sang Show less than two months ago where he claimed his family would not receive “a penny” of his hard-earned cash upon his death.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Any of the wealth, or the things that get made from it (his music) 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 gonna’ get a penny,” Tree said.
The Life Goes On singer was not married, nor did have have children, but emphasised any future loved ones would also be heavily restricted on how much they may inherit from him.
“If I have a wife or kids or anything, not getting a penny. I’ll get my kids through college, that’s the agreement. But they’re not gonna’ be a silver spoon,” he continued.
“The idea is when I die, all the money’s gonna go back to artists.”
The star said he’d set up a foundation in his name, labelled Dr. Oliver Tree’s Art Grants for Baby Geniuses.
He explained it was designed to spread his posthumous residuals to artists he’d collaborated with, adding that “when I die, my art will continue to have residuals and probably be worth more than it is now”.
“Historically speaking, artists’ worth go up after they die, so the art will continue to make money, no matter what,” Tree said.
Tree signed with Atlantic Records in 2017 following the viral success of his song When I’m Down, becoming recognised for his unique fashion sense and satirical approach to music and art.
He released his debut studio album Ugly Is Beautiful in 2020.
Tree was scheduled to perform in Australia in October 2026, and had been promoting a five-city national jaunt of his Love You Madly, Hate You Badly world tour.
Originally published on PerthNow
