Rapper Costa Titch dies after collapsing on stage
Popular rapper Costa Titch collapsed on stage during his performance at the Ultra Music Festival at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Costa Titch – real name Constantinos Tsobanoglou – originally started as a backup dancer in the industry before his big break as a rapper.
His family confirmed his passing in a statement on Instagram on Sunday.
“Death has tragically knocked at our door. Robbing us of our beloved son, brother and 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," the statement read.
The family expressed gratitude to emergency responders who were there with Titch in his last hours.
“We are thankful for the emergency responders and all those present in his last hours on this earth.”
The family has asked to be give space and time to accept the death of their son.
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Tributes from industry colleagues and fans poured in on social media on Sunday.
Costa Titch💔
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) March 11, 2023
RIP Costa Titch. Great talent gone too soon. 💚🕊️
— Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) March 12, 2023
This hurst. This really hurts.
— Pearl Thusi (@PearlThusi) March 12, 2023
#RIPCostaTitch
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