Hip-Hop Star ProKid Dies At 37 After Suffering ‘Severe Seizure’

Hip-Hop Star ProKid Dies At 37 After Suffering ‘Severe Seizure’

Award-winning South African hip-hop artist Linda “ProKid” Mkhize passed away on Wednesday at the age of 37.

His family confirmed the news in a statement following an outpouring of tributes from fans and high-profile personalities on social media in the early hours of Thursday.

“The legendary SA hip-hop artist affectionately known as ProKid passed away on Wednesday. He suffered a severe seizure attack while visiting friends and paramedics were called in to assist. They did their best to revive him to no avail and called his time of death at 8.38pm” the statement read.

ProKid’s family asked for privacy while they dealt with the tragedy. “Further details will be furnished as soon as his family has gathered.”

ProKid, who was considered to be one of the pioneers of hip-hop in SA, he will be remembered for his contribution to the industry and for hits such as Ghetto Science and Uthini Ngo Pro.