Slikour pays tribute to ProKid on East Coast Drive
The news of 37-year-old Linda Mkhize, better known as ProKid, who's sudden death has been met with disbelief and sadness. People have taken to social media to share their grief. Slikour joins Bongani to chat about the loss of the legend.
Listen to Slikour talk to Bongani on ProKid's passing, or read the details under the podcast.
ProKid's family confirmed in a statement on his death, he suffered a severe seizure while visiting a friend in the CBD of Johannesburg Wednesday evening and declared dead on the scene by paramedics shortly after 8PM.
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Friends, colleagues and fans alike have taken to social media to share memories and appreciation of the legend.
Prokid paved a way for Kasi rappers and took SA Hip Hop to the top. He left giant footsteps that will live forever. Uthini Ngo Pro? The real game changer.#RIPProkid #IBelieve pic.twitter.com/rG6s1YJlgu
— 50degrees (@OskidoIBelieve) August 9, 2018
He was always so kind & sincere...bathong Linda..fela yalo papa? 💔 we lost an icon today...my deepest condolences to Prokid’s family,friends & fans..Re re ba gomotsege, ba tie mo moweng ka nako e e thata e...🙏🏽❤️ May he Rest In Peace! Thank you for the music. 💐 #RIPProkid pic.twitter.com/2nTT5HQPGE
— Bonang B* Matheba (@bonang_m) August 9, 2018
#RIPProKid It’s only been 5 weeks since you graced the Basha Uhuru stage and delivered a sterling performance. Little did we know it was one of your last performance. Thank you for the gift🙏🏾. Our hearts are sore 💔 pic.twitter.com/33CWNNAXlL
— Constitution Hill SA (@VisitConHill) August 9, 2018
ProKid will always be remembered as one of the pioneers of South African hip hop, and his contribution paved the way for aspiring artists.