SA rapper Riky Rick has died

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Times Live has reported that SA rapper Riky Rick has died but that the cause of death has not been made public. iol also says the cause of death has yet to be confirmed.

The South African has reported that “the family of the 34-year-old rapper has since confirmed that he passed away on the morning of Wednesday 23 February, but the family has not confirmed whether the rapper did or did not commit suicide according to the rumours and said they will release a full statement in due course”.

#RikyRick ��

Family statement pic.twitter.com/22CooICocG

— Scapegoat (@AndiMakinana) February 23, 2022

The site also states that "although his family is yet to release an official statement, Riky Rick allegedly took his life at his estate home in the north of Johannesburg; "It also reports that a source told Sunday World that the rapper was found by his management team at about 08:30.

“Apparently he was rushed to a nearby hospital as he was still alive at the time. The source also said that the rapper died on the way to the hospital.”

Fans were shocked at the news of his passing away.

Deepest condolences to all family, friends and fans of @rikyrickworld What a massive loss to our country. Rest in peace king. pic.twitter.com/ngjn8PksMK

— karen zoid (@karenzoid) February 23, 2022

My heart literally skipped a beat #rikyrick why ���� pic.twitter.com/LnFzK8nLY5

— Vanessa Ntombi (@NtombiVanessa) February 23, 2022

A fashion and music pioneer, his platinum-certified Family Values in 2015 led him into mainstream fame, while his fashion style made him synonymous with fine clothes and culture.

He also established Cotton Festival, due to make a comeback this year following Covid-19.

More recently he was the brand ambassador for the new African Bank TVC. He leaves behind his wife, Bianca Naidoo, their two children, his mother and five siblings.