The death is reported for of South African rapper Kiernon 'AKA' Forbes after he was shot in a hit and run assault on Florida Street on Friday.
A report by a South African news portal says someone else, accepted to be AKA's bodyguard, sustained injuries in the shooting.
In the mean time, one more unidentified person, who is perceived to be a close friend of AKA, has likewise been shot dead.
Further reports show that AKA was shot in a drive-by not long before 10 pm (South African time) while standing outside the Wish Restaurent.
Two unknown vehicles are accepted to have started shooting at the rapper.
It is believed AKA was expected to perform at a Durban nightclub, YUGO, as a part of his birthday celebrations.
The family gave an statement to confirm the death of the artistes by means of his Twitter handle.
"It is with outrageous bitterness that we recognize the death of our darling son, and confirm his inauspicious and heartbreaking death on the night of February 10, 2023. We are anticipating further subtleties from the Durban Police.
"As far as we might be concerned, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes was a son, sibling, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, in particular dad to his cherished girl Kairo.
"To many, he was Also AKA, SUPAMEGA, BHOVA and the numerous different names of friendship his army of fans called him by. Our son was adored and he offered love as a trade off. In this season of misery, we appeal for your empathy, reality to gather as family to settle on the impending days.
"We thank you for the love and support we have gotten hitherto and request that you keep on keeping us in your requests and elevated in the Master.
"Tony and Lynn Forbes," they wrote.
On Sunday, April 11, 2021 AKA' 22-year-old sweetheart, Nelli Tembe also died in the wake of tumbling from the tenth floor of the Pepperclub Lodging in Focal Cape Town.AKA is acknowledged with albums, such as, 'Alter Efo', 'Levels', and 'Touch My Blood.'