The tragic news of Costa Titch’s death on Saturday, 12 March 2023 shook the whole South Africa entertainment industry .
His sudden and untimely death has left many in shock and mourning, and questions are being raised about the circumstances surrounding his passing.
Keep reading to know more about Costa Titch, including who he was, how he died, what was the cause of his death and a lot more things you should check!
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Who Was Costa Titch?
Costa Titch legal name Costa Tsobanoglou, was a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer.
Early career
Costa has become a successful rapper with significant acceptance in the entertainment industry. After he developed an interest in entertainment when he was younger, he chose the dance path and did it as a hobby.
Later, he began to take it seriously with his best friend, Benny Chill, when he was about 15. He later relocated to Johannesburg in 2014 after matric to pick up dancing as a career.
He joined the New Age Steez dance crew, with Tumi Tladi and Phantom Steeze as team members. He went international, and during the Hip Hop International Dance Competition, he took the 14th position with his team.
Career progression
When Costa came into the rap scene, he had the privilege of working with notable rappers like Cassper Nyovesrt. Making the transition from dancing to rapping was not easy for him, but he knew his passion lay more within the artist than the dance industry.
From there, he started making music full-time and often claimed to be one of African trap music’s pioneers. After Costa released Activate, it became a hit song and shot the star rapper into the limelight.
As a multi-talented artist, Costa Titch’s rap beat is traditionally a trap subgenre of hip-hop music with very high-energy drum samples. More so, the way he uses Isizulu lines in his raps has made him a trend among traditional music lovers.
At the same time, it has made him influence other artists in the genre. He did a closing performance at the DSTV Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards with big names, including DJ Cleo, Phantom Steeze, and the Eskhaleni team. Since he started making music, he has released a few songs, some of which are hit songs.
How did Costa Titch die?
South African rapper and songwriter Costa Titch collapsed and died while performing at a music festival in Johannesburg, according to reports.
Costa Titch cause death:
Costa Titch was performing at the Ultra South Africa music festival in Johannesburg when the incident occurred.
Videos circulating on social media showed the moment when he fell on stage but quickly regained his footing before fainting shortly after. The cause of his death is currently unknown.
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