South African rapper Costa Titch has passed away at the age of 27 after collapsing on stage during a performance at the Ultra Music Festival in Johannesburg.
The news was confirmed by his family in a statement on Instagram, expressing their deep pain and appreciation for emergency responders and those present during his last moments.
Costa Titch, whose real name is Constantinos Tsobanoglou, started as a backup dancer in the industry before transitioning into becoming a music artist.
He recently signed to Akon’s record label Konvict Kulture, aiming to launch his career on an international scale.
Tributes from industry colleagues and fans have poured in on social media since his passing.
The South African Hip Hop Awards recognized Costa Titch with the Best Collaboration and Best Remix awards for his Nkalakatha remix featuring Riky Rick and AKA in 2020.
The Southern African Music Rights Organisation expressed its condolences to his family, friends, and the broader music industry.
