Why was Rapper AKA shot dead?

Why was Rapper AKA shot dead? This is the question most people are asking. The cape town artist, was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night

Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, born 28th January 1988 – 10 February 2023. known professionally as AKA, was a South African rapper. Born and raised in Cape Town, Forbes gained significance after releasing his single “Victory Lap” which was released from his debut studio album, Altar Ego (2011).

Why was Rapper AKA shot dead?

Durban – Police sources in Durban confirmed rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night.

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Another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded, while another unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, was shot dead.

Police in the province were yet to officially comment on the murders, but IOL has independently confirmed from well-placed police sources, who cannot be named as they are not permitted to speak to the media.

It is understood that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.

Two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire just before 10pm.

Police had cordoned off the area when an IOL team arrived at the scene on Friday night.

Speaking to IOL, stunned patrons at a nearby restaurant said AKA had been standing outside, when he was gunned down.

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Garrith Jamieson said amongst the deceased was a “famous rapper”.

The identity of the second person shot dead is unknown at this stage, but he is understood to be a close friend of AKA.

According to social media posts, AKA was due to perform at a Durban night club, YUGO, where he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations.

His close friend Da Les, took to social media to express shock.

Details as to why he was shot, have not been found. But, the incident obviously was not coincidental.

It is so sad, The daughter would have to deal with the lose of her father.