Breakfast with Martin Bester pays tribute to Riky Rick
Breakfast with Martin Bester paid tribute to Riky Rick after his family confirmed his death on Wednesday.
South African rapper, songwriter, and record producer Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, popularly known as Riky Rick, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the age of 34.
The cause of his death has not been confirmed amid reports of suicide.
READ: South African rapper Riky Rick surprises Martin Bester with a fresh beard fade
The 'Boss Zonke' hitmaker rose to fame in 2014 after releasing his single, 'Nafukwa'.
His last tweet, posted in the early hours of the morning, left many in shock.
I’ll return a stronger man. This land is still my home.
— MR MAKHADO (@rikyrickworld) February 23, 2022
Earlier in 2019, Riky Rick opened up his own barbershop, Legends Barbershop, in Waterfall, Midrand. The rapper gave Martin Bester's beard a fresh trim and fade.
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