Veteran SA rapper Ben Sharpa dead at 41

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Veteran South African Rapper, Ben Sharpa has died at 41 after being hospitalised for complications with diabetes. Sharpa was prominent in the mid-2000s on the local hip-hop scene.
His album B. Sharpa, released in 2008 was highly praised and was known to have touched social and political issues in the country.
“Hegemony” was a massive street hit amongst all his newly released songs.
He released an album called 4th Density Light Show (4DLS) in 2012 with the production duo Pure Solid.
Friends and colleagues have taken to social media to applaud his musical artistry and also send their condolences.