Rapper Riky Rick, real name Rikhado Makhado, has died. He was 34 years old.
Several sources confirmed to TshisaLIVE that the loved rapper died early on Wednesday. The cause of death has not been made public.in 2015 after making a name for himself and asserting his influence in SA hip-hop culture for several years behind the scenes.The rapper's brand became synonymous with fashion because of his style and love for fine clothes and culture. He became an icon for all the cool kids and a light for upcoming artists who he embraced publicly.
One of his greatest achievements in addition to his music legacy is the establishment of Cotton Festival, which was due to make a comeback in 2022 after taking a break thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic.The star, who took a break from live performances a few years ago to deal with depression, told listeners of his podcast series that he suffered from “chronic depression” and was on a “destructive path” after losing his dad.
“I lost my father at a time when I needed the help. I lost him at a time when I needed that voice. A lot of people don’t understand that you can never replace the voice of a father. It wasn’t like he just died, it was like 18 years, living with your dad for a year, and then going back to your mom. I love being with my mom but living with him for a year. A child is never meant to live without his parents.”Fans flocked to his social media hoping the death news is fake news.
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