South African rapper ProKid dies at 37

Times Live disclosed that the rapper died on Wednesday night after suffering severe seizures.

ProKid’s family released a statement early Thursday morning which reads:

“The legendary SA hip-hop artist affectionately known as ProKid passed away on Wednesday. He suffered a severe seizure attack while visiting friends and paramedics were called in to assist. They did their best to revive him to no avail and called his time of death at 8.38pm.

“Further details will be furnished as soon as his family has gathered. The grieving family have also asked for privacy during this trying time.”