Cape Town – Renowned South African hip hop artist DJ Boitumelo Athiel ‘Dimplez’ Mooi has died.
A family statement confirmed on Sunday that the DJ died from a brain haemorrhage.
“It is with deep sadness that the Mooi family announces the untimely passing of Boitumelo Athiel Mooi, popularly known as DJ Dimplez,” the family said.
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They asked for respect “as we process Tumi’s tragic passing”.
EWN said that Dimplez will be remembered for his broad music catalogue, which included smash hits like Yaya.
Social media has been flooded with messages of condolences for the late artist.
We are living in borrowed time. Anytime could be your last. We should be grateful that we still alive to see another day.?? Rest in peace DJ Dimples.
— Deekay Takane (@TakaneDeekay) March 6, 2022
Rest in perfect peace ? Dj Dimples / Dj Dimplez ? pic.twitter.com/J263hdL5Wv
— Mr Smeg (@MichaelBucwa) March 6, 2022
We’re barely three months in, and yet SA Hip-hop has lost Citi Lyts, Ricky Rick and now Dj Dimples. This is really hard to take. May their souls rest in peace ??? pic.twitter.com/wz64E9JoMj
— The Iron Duke (Unruly) ??? (@ScelonG) March 6, 2022
we just lost Ricky now DJ Dimples ?️???? pic.twitter.com/0iJioU3WYj
— Uncle Skrooge (@Uncle_Skrooge) March 6, 2022
Another music heavyweight has fallen. What a sad day???
Dj Dimples pic.twitter.com/lCzfgrM4rr
— ⚡Nonduku??? (@Nkosi_Shebi) March 6, 2022
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
