• Rising hip hop star Tumi Tladi died on Sunday, 10 July. He was 30.
• Following news of his death, social media flooded with tributes.
• Hours before his death, Tladi shared two tweets speaking about appreciating your loved ones.

Rising hip hop star Tumi Tladi died on Sunday, 10 July. He was 30.

Tladi’s family confirmed the South African musician’s death in a statement, asking for privacy during their grieving process. 

Following the news of his death, social media flooded with tributes to the rapper.

South African DJ, Dejavee, who Tladi announced new music with hours before his death, wrote on Twitter: “I will never heal from this,” with multiple broken heart emojis.

Another of Tladi’s collaborators, hip hop artist Mustbedubz, wrote: “Rest easy Tumi Tladi.”

Tladi collaborated with Mustbedubz and Nadia Nakai on his most recent release, Presidential. The music video for the song was released on 1 July.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Nakai shared a photo of herself and Tladi with the caption: “Hai Tumi #RIPBro.” She later shared another story, saying: “Hai Tumi… Mxm I’m angry at you.”

Meanwhile, multiple South African public figures shared condolences in the comments section of Tladi’s last Instagram post, which was shared on Friday.

Actor NaakMusiQ shared three broken heart emojis, while Savage Beauty actor Nandi Mbatha wrote: “Rest easy King,” with a white dove and heart emoji.

RIP Tumi Tladi

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1. i i i…i ust be!@MustBeDubzRest easy Tumi Tladi Jul 10, 2022
2. Certified Halaal King@iamKarimMahomedReplying to @akaworldwideThe greatest, the nicest, the realest, the coolest!! Tumi Tladi
   
   SA Hip Hop Jul 10, 2022
3. AKA✔@akaworldwideRest in Peace my boy. Jul 10, 2022
4. Nkanyezi✔@NkanyeziKubhekaI was talking to Tumi Tladi just yesterday. I am so hurt. can’t believe this is happening. Jul 10, 2022
5. JR BOGOPA✔@JRafrikaRIP to the young King, Tumi Tladi. Death be not proud. Jul 10, 2022
6. #PresidenteYaStraata @TeekayGoldfishI couple of years ago, I was given the opportunity to interview Tumi Tladi on Alex FM when I was doing the breakfast show .I’ve followed his journey&he was achieving all his dreams. The last time I saw him was Cotton Fest&I told him how proud I am if him.#RIPTumiTladi Jul 10, 2022
7. Ambitiouz Ent✔@Ambitiouz_EntRest in peace Tumi
   
   We send our deepest condolences to the Tladi family, his friends and everyone who loved him. 15h
8. Cae@fisher_caelynYou made me so proud Tumi
   
   My name will stay even when I’m gone – Tumi Tladi 14h
9. @VanessaPerumal@vanessaperumalI heard about my darling @Tumitladi passing last night I could barley breath and us knowing his family is one thing over many years. BUT working on Tumi’s brand and all those years ago is gut wrenching painful. Parents should never bury their children. #RIPTumi. You were special https://twitter.com/Hypress/status/1546221589162868737 17h
10. DeJaVee_sa@DeJaVee_SA
    I will never heal from this