‘A talent has been taken’: South Africa pays tribute to HHP on Twitter

South African rapper Jabulani Tsambo, better know as Hip Hop Pantsula, and HHP, has died at the age of 38.

The well-known musician was reportedly suffering from depression, and was on Wednesday found dead at his home in Johannesburg. The star’s death was confirmed by his wife on scene yesterday afternoon.

Some of HHP most popular songs included “Music and Lights”, “Jabba” and “Mptise”.

Friends and fans of the musician expressed their shock and sorrow at the news on Twitter.

I’m GUTTED. I went to high school with Jabs. I listened to him sing in the choir. We went to rugby training. I was around for Verbal Assassins. The last time I saw him we chatted candidly and he sounded happy and optimistic. My heart is sore 💔😭 #RIPHHP A talent has been taken.

— Bosso Ke Mang. (@RobForbesDJ) October 24, 2018

I do not want to believe it! #RIPHHP 💔 pic.twitter.com/tciv2pqGrt

— Darren Maule 🎙️📻 (@darrenmaule) October 24, 2018

Jabba. Hip Hop Pantsula. You Are A Legend brother. The few moments we spent with you on and off stage really meant a lot to us. #RIPHHP pic.twitter.com/RRkpPoOlWy

— #MastersOfTheCraft (@MiCasaMusic) October 24, 2018

“It’s a tough world we living in, live it to the fulles no giving in.” — @HipHopPantsula #quote #quoteoftheday #thoughtfortheday #riphhp #ripjabba #riphiphoppantsula #jabulanitsambo

Via: @MagnificentComs pic.twitter.com/oLgKuvhiig

— Anna Thamae (@anna_thamae) October 25, 2018

R.I.P Hip Hop Pantsula aka #HHP… Thank you for believing in my youngin self may you finally find peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/HLP0Ym0BEa

— WANGECHI (@wangechikenya) October 24, 2018

Others referenced HHP’s lyrics:

So we are about to find out what summer would be without Jabba? 😳 woah 😢💔 #HHP #RIPHHP

— Tlaleng (@Tlaleng) October 24, 2018

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