Cape Town – South African rapper Emtee has shared his plans to bolster the security around him as he fears he may be next, following the shooting of fellow hip-hop artist, AKA over the weekend.
The rapper took to social media to grieve the death of his fallen colleague and also opened up about how he feels the need to hire armed security for his own protection.
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Speaking to TshisaLive, the rapper revealed how he fears his life may also be in danger.
“They started with DJ Sumbody, now AKA. Word on the streets is that either me or {another young rapper} are next. I received a message from this mysterious figure. I blocked him first time now he’s using another number,” Emtee was quoted as saying.
“People want to extort me for money I don’t have. After DJ Sumbody died, I got a message saying; ‘You are next’. I’ve been getting death threats for the past 2 years,” he reportedly added.
The rapper also reportedly claimed that he has been on the receiving end of death threats via mobile for nearly two years.
We’re in search of a body guard/security and shatta dem
— IVANGELI (@emteerecords) February 12, 2023
Police confirmed that the rapper AKA was fatally shot outside of a restaurant on Florida Road in Durban on Friday night.
“What we can confirm for now is that a well-known musician, 35-year-old, and his bodyguard who is said to be 34 years old were shot and killed on Florida road on Friday night.
“The musician and his security detail were leaving after supper… so as they were leaving for their vehicles, two unknown gunmen came from across the street and opened fire on them,” police said.
Big dawg really knew how to pu a smile on my face just by being him. pic.twitter.com/PH9MsjF8Ig
— IVANGELI (@emteerecords) February 13, 2023
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin
