According to his family on Instagram, Costa Titch, a South African rapper, died unexpectedly this weekend a few hours after singing at a music event. Fans are grieving the loss.
Costa Titch Died In A Hospital
At 28, South African rapper Constantinos Tsobanoglou, also known as Costa Titch, died in a hospital after seeming to pass out during his concert at the Ultra Music Festival.
Titch Was A Rising Star
One of the greatest artists of amapiano, a kind of music defined by deep house, basslines propelled by log drums, and soulful piano melodies, Tsobanoglou was a rising superstar in South Africa.
Costa Titch Rap Style Was Unique
His rap style blends worldwide rap subgenres like trap music, which has its roots in Atlanta’s burgeoning hip-hop industry, with South Africa’s culture, style, and indigenous languages.
Titch Was A Successful Dancer
Tsobanoglou was born in the town of Nelspruit in northern South Africa, and before switching to rap, he had a successful dancing career, according to The Sun .
Death Announcement By Family
His family announced his death on Sunday after videos of him fainting twice onstage circulated online.
No One Told The Cause Of Death
They confirmed in a statement that the artist died but did not disclose the cause or any other specifics about the death.
Costa Titch’s Family Statement
Rapper’s family posted the statement on his Instagram account, saying, “Death has tragically knocked at our door. Robbing us of our beloved son, brother, and grandson, thanks to emergency responders and all those present in his last hours on this earth.”
The viral videos on social media showed Costa Titch looked to be falling forward.
Costa Titch Fainting Video
Here’s the video:
He Lost Consciousness Twice
In one, an anonymous man onstage catches him and pulls him up before the rapper resumes his concert. Yet after a little while, he seems to lose consciousness once more.
Statement By Ultra Music Festival Organizers
After the news of Costa Titch’s demise, the Ultra Music Festival South Africa’s organizers also released a statement.
Devastated By Sudden Loss
They said, “We are devastated by the sudden loss of the beloved South African artist Costa Titch, who tragically passed away this weekend. Costa was a galvanizing voice amongst South Africa’s amapiano scene – a talented rapper, dancer, songwriter, collaborator, and friend to the festival.”
Everyone Is In Shock
Fans and other musicians expressed shock and grief at the rapper’s passing on social media.
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Condolences By The Southern African Music Rights Association
Meanwhile, the family of Costa Titch received “heartfelt condolences” from The Southern African Music Rights Association, a copyright organization.
Two Notable Death Happened Recently
In just a few weeks, two notable deaths in South Africa’s thriving rap culture had already occurred.
Death Of Kiernan Forbes
AKA, also known as Kiernan Forbes, was shot and killed outside a restaurant in Durban, South Africa, last month. He was 35 years old.
Forbes And Titch Published Album
In 2021, AKA and Costa Titch together published an album.
Titch Won The Award For Best Collaboration
In the 2020 South African Hip Hop Awards, Titch’s song “Nkalakatha,” which features Riky Rick and Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, won best collaboration and best remix.
Titch Was A Rising Star
Titch got signed to Akon’s Konvict Kulture label and was a rising star in the South African musical genre amapiano.
Titch’s Work With Akon
Titch’s 2022 album, Mr. Big Flexa, includes a song titled “Big Flexa” that the rapper co-wrote with Akon .
