Rapper Costa Titch, 28, died this weekend after collapsing at a Johannesburg music competition Saturday, based on an Instagram assertion by his household.

No reason behind loss of life was instantly introduced.

“Demise has tragically knocked at our door. Robbing us of our beloved son, brother, and grandson. Constantinos Tsobanoglou (28), whom South Africa had come to like and idolize below his stage title “Costa Titch,” the household wrote on the rapper’s Instagram web page. 

Costa Titch was performing on the Nasrec Expo Centre when he fell over onstage, based on Cape City And many others.

A person rushed to assist the rapper who briefly regained his footing earlier than collapsing once more.

“It’s with deep ache that we discover ourselves having to acknowledge his pa**ing at the moment. We’re grateful for the emergency responders and all these current in his final hours on this earth,” the household continued. 

The Tsobanoglou household thanks you for the love and help you will have given to our son, and should you proceed to uplift him even in spirit. Please maintain us in your prayers and uplifted within the Lord,” the household closed.

Organizers of the Extremely Music Competition South Africa additionally issued an announcement shortly after Costa Titch’s pa**ing was introduced, writing on Twitter: “We’re devastated by the sudden lose of the beloved South African artist Costa Titch, who tragically pa**ed away this weekend. Costa was a galvanizing voice amongst South Africa’s amapiano scene – a gifted rapper, dancer, songwriter, collaborator and pal to the competition.”

The rapper was born in Nelspruit, South Africa, kicking off his profession as a backup dancer earlier than turning to rap music. 

Costa Titch was greatest identified for interweaving conventional South African tradition with entice beats.

The rapper’s hottest music was the one “Huge Flexa”, which went viral on TikTok in 2021.

A remix model of the music was later launched that includes musician Akon.