The family of South African rapper and Amapiano star, Costa Titch, has confirmed the tragic news of his passing.
The music community woke up on Sunday mourning the loss of the influential and beloved artist who collapsed and died while performing on stage.
The rapper and Amapiano star collapsed and died while performing at Ultra South Africa on Saturday evening at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg.
Following his death, the family issued a communique to confirm the tragic demise of the talented artist.
“Death has tragically knocked at our door. Robbing us of our beloved son, brother and a grandson, Constantinos Tsobanoglou (28), who South Africa had come to love and idolize under his stage name “Costa Titch”. It is with deep pain that we find ourselves having to acknowledge his passing at this time.”
“We are thankful for the emergency responders and all those present in his last hours on this earth. As a family we are faced with a difficult time as we try to make sense of what has befallen us and ask that we be afforded the time and space to gather ourselves.”
“The Tsobanoglou family thanks you for the love and support you have given to our son and may you continue to uplift him even in spirit. Please keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord,” wrote the family.
Watch| Costa Titch collapse sand dies during a performance.
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Costa entered the industry as a dancer then later became a rapper. He was closely associated with AKA and Ricky Rick now they are reunited in heaven 💔#RIPCostaTitch #RIPAAKA #RIPakaworldwide pic.twitter.com/jIaDloK6R2