Grunge had a king, and his name was Kurt Cobain.

In April 1994, the Nirvana frontman was found dead in Seattle, and the world began asking the same question: what really happened to Kurt Cobain? Officially ruled a suicide, the case closed quickly, but the mystery, grief, and debate surrounding Kurt Cobain's death never faded.

In this episode of Dead Notes, we explore Kurt Cobain's rise to fame, the pressure of becoming a generational voice, and the real story behind his final days. This is not a conspiracy theory. This is the documented history, the context, and the truth behind one of music's most talked-about deaths.

Because some stories don't end when the case closes.
Some carry on for decades.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

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Music and production by Ben Cooper.
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