South African Rapper, Riky Rick Dies At 34 Years

Rapper Riky Rick, whose real name was Rikhado Makhado, dies hours after making a cryptic tweet. He was 34 years old at the time.

The rapper’s family confirmed his death early Wednesday morning. They requested privacy and prayers in a statement to TshisaLIVE.

“The family of South African artist Riky Rick with profound sadness this afternoon confirmed his untimely passing. Son, husband, father, brother and uncle, Riky ‘Ricky’ Makhado (34) sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning (February 23) in Johannesburg.”