JOHANNESBURG - Skwatta Kamp member “Flabba”, has died.
The rapper, whose real name is Nkululeko Habedi, was murdered in the early hours of Monday morning, according to eNCA. He was allegedly stabbed to death.
Police spokesperson Lt-Col Katlego Mogale confirmed to the news channel that the rapper's girlfriend had been arrested.
"His girlfriend is in custody and she is expected to appear in court soon."
The SA Police Service also confirmed the 38-year-old star's death on social media.
"#sapsGP Nkululeko Habedi, aka FLABBA, was stabbed & passed away; a woman is in custody," it tweeted.
Siyabonga “Slikour” Metane, Habedi’s fellow group member and friend, posted a message to fans: "Good morning fam... it is with a heavy heart that i inform you of the saddest news this morning that one of my brothers, Flabba, passed away. May his soul RIP, he will never be forgotten. Gone too soon with so much potential still. Will always love him. Life is a precious gift and he lived every breath with a full heart!!! #RIPLenyora #Skwatta4eva", he wrote.
Fans, friends and celebrities have taken to social media to send their condolences at #RIPFlabba:
DJ Fresh: :-( Rest In Peace
Cassper Nyovest: Saddest morning :( RIP Flabba
Dineo Ranaka: I wanna call you and wake you up. Crack a joke remind you to polish your gold teeth my guy. I know you'd laugh at that.
Salamina Mosese: :-( :-( details still sketchy "@roxyburger: Is this news about Flabba true??"
Fvck it!..itsKay: ( . To think we saw him ko AxcessJozi perform such sad news..
Just Curious @JustCuriousZA: "@TebogoRamokgadi: Dangerous Human Beings Out there.........! #Flabba Stabbed to Death. By A 'Woman' Nogal?! Beyond Sad #RIPFlabba”
Mawande Sobethwa: ...the hell is happening in Mzansi... Damn man..
Zeezee: S**t people are dying :( . Rip Flabba! Condolences to his family and friends. His musical genius will be greatly missed
IOL and Sapa