The founder of the Krec group, rapper Fuze* (classified as a foreign agent), tragically passed away in a car accident while traveling in a taxi in New York. He succumbed to his injuries an hour after the collision, while the driver of the taxi died at the scene.

Following the accident, Fuze* was swiftly transported to the nearest hospital in New York, where he sadly passed away within the hour. The incident resulted in three people sustaining injuries, with two fatalities. Further information regarding the funeral arrangements will be provided at a later time. Fuze*'s mother is making plans to travel to New York in the near future. Family members revealed that Artem Brovkov had been actively engaged in creative pursuits, working on new tracks and preparing for the release of an upcoming album. Fuze* supported himself in the United States by performing at private events for Russian expatriates.