Local rapper Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) has died, his wife has confirmed on Wednesday.
Speaking to TsishaLIVE, HHP's wife and famed publicist Lerato Sengadi confirmed that the well-known SA rapper had in fact died.
"Yes, yes it's true. I am with the family at the moment," said Sengadi.
At this time the details around his death are still unclear. However, the rapper did have a history with depression.
Condolences have started pouring in from his peers and fans including, AKA and Da L.E.S.
Just heard the most terrible news ... another icon gone too soon. 💔
— AKA (@akaworldwide) October 24, 2018
Bad News for HIP HOP TODAY.
— Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) October 24, 2018
As a black community, when are we going to take depression seriously? #HHP #RIPHHP. Gone too soon.💔
— Gentleman Gaga (@duma_lungisani) October 24, 2018
No man HHP forreal? I’m struggling to process this.
— yours, in murder. (@khenalabie) October 24, 2018
HHP's passing is so personal. I'm not okay 💔
— Aus’ Lolo 🌸 (@Lolo_Maps) October 24, 2018
Rip to HHP pic.twitter.com/FIWrNbgrA6
— Thabiso Dlamini (@dipapawaccboyz) October 24, 2018 IOL