Multiple outlets confirmed that South African rapper AKA (real name Kiernan Forbes) died on 10 Feb. at the age of 35 after being shot in the city of Durban. His parents confirmed his death in a statement posted on Instagram.
"It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son, and confirm his untimely and tragic passing on the evening of Feb. 10, 2023," his parents wrote. "To us, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, most importantly father to his beloved daughter Kairo. To many, he was AKA, SUPAMEGA, BHOVA and the many other names of affection his legion of fans called him by. Our son was loved and gave love in return."