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South African rapper Costa Tsobanoglou, better known by his stage name Costa Titch, has passed away. The well-known performer was 28 years old.<\/p>\n
According to reports, Costa Titch collapsed while performing at the Ultra Festival at the Expo Centre, in Johannesburg on Saturday night \u2013 he was later reported dead.<\/p>\n
In some viral videos on social media, Costa Titch was seen falling down during his performance but his security helped him to his feet and the performance continued.<\/p>\n
However, Costa Titch fell again and this time was escorted off stage.<\/p>\n
In a report by the South African website Weekend Argus<\/strong>, Costa Titch reportedly had a history of epilepsy, a condition that affects the brain and causes seizures.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, confirming his death, the rapper\u2019s family in a statement noted that \u201cit is with deep pain that we find ourselves having to acknowledge his passing at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cDeath has tragically knocked at our door robbing us of our beloved son, brother and grandson Constantinos Tsobanoglou who South Africa had come to love and idolise under his stage name Costa Titch. We are thankful for the emergency responders and all those present in his last hours on this earth.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs a family, we are faced with a difficult time as we try and make sense of what has befallen us and ask that we be afforded the time and space to gather ourselves. The Tsobanoglou family thanks you for the love and support you have given to our son and may you continue to uplift him, even in spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n Costa Titch started his career as a backing dancer before making the transition to rapper. He was known for his popular hit \u201cBig Flexa\u201d.<\/p>\n To the man who made many of us fall in love with amapiano.#RIPCostaTitch<\/a> #CostaTitch<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ir2Y1CUIzt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Master_Chief\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddec\ud83d\udcf8 (@jairo_takan) March 11, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n He recently partnered with\u00a0Akon\u2019s record label Konvict Kulture. Akon also featured on the remix of Costa Titch\u2019s song \u2018Big Flexa\u2019.<\/p>\n Costa Titch\u2019s death is the latest tragedy to hit the South African music industry. In February 2023, popular rapper Kiernan Forbes, also known as AKA, was fatally shot in Durban.<\/p>\n Musician Rikhado Makhado, known as Riky Rick, was discovered dead from an apparent suicide in February 2022.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, tributes have been pouring in for Costa Titch.<\/p>\n Costa Titch\ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n \u2014 Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) March 11, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n As SA Hip Hop We have been robbed \ud83d\udc94\ud83d\udc94.<\/p>\n RIP Costa Titch \ud83d\udd4a\ud83d\udd4a\ud83d\udd4a pic.twitter.com\/xrAxDD3eEi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 SA HIP-HOP (@SAHipHopTweets) March 11, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Costa Titch\ud83d\udc94 from Game, Kamatia, Feel good, U still kept the same energy for 7 years with Mob. \u2014 Navy Kenzo (@NavyKenzo) March 12, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Devastated about Costa Titch. Condolences to his family and friends. \ud83d\udc94<\/p>\n \u2014 Clean Bandit (@cleanbandit) March 12, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n RIP Costa Titch. Great talent gone too soon. \ud83d\udc9a\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/p>\n \u2014 Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) March 12, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n SAMRO is saddened by the passing of popular rapper Costa Tsobanoglou, better known as Costa Titch. <\/p>\n Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and broader music industry. #RIPCostaTitch<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qeXOcAxxFs<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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