Cape Town - Social media has been flooded with tributes following reports that rapper HHP — Hip Hop Pantsula — has died.
Details surrounding the 38-year-old's death is unconfirmed, but TshisaLIVE reports that his wife, Lerato Sengadi, confirmed his passing.
"Yes, yes it's true. I am with the family at the moment," said Sengadi.
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
HHP, real name Jabulani (Jabba) Tsambo, was set to perform at Motus@MESH at the Mesh Club in Rosebank, Johannesburg, on Sunday.