Zimbabwean rapper CalVin,real name Mgcini Calvin Nhliziyo, has sadly lost his life due to an apparent hit and run that has left many from his country devastated. Even rapper Cassper Nyovest was left heartbroken and acknowledged his artistry, saying Zimbabwe lost a truly talented young man.
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His lengthy and fruitful career was also highlighted by a collaboration with the rapper who approached him back in 2015 to work on a song by CalVin. The two then did a stellar job with remixing Cal Vin’s song Zikhupan’.
This gave CalVin's career the much deserved boost as he won an award for Song Of The Year at the Zimbabwe Hip Hop Awards in 2015. He then became a household name both in his country and the whole of Southern Africa.
Messages of condolences poured in from across the border with DJ Fresh and Cassper Nyovest sharing a few words for the brother.
In support of the life he lived as well as the 35-year-old's family, supporters have called on people to stream CalVin's music. This would be the very least that can be done to give back to his family.
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His lengthy and fruitful career was also highlighted by a collaboration with the rapper who approached him back in 2015 to work on a song by CalVin. The two then did a stellar job with remixing Cal Vin’s song Zikhupan’.
This gave CalVin's career the much deserved boost as he won an award for Song Of The Year at the Zimbabwe Hip Hop Awards in 2015. He then became a household name both in his country and the whole of Southern Africa.
Messages of condolences poured in from across the border with DJ Fresh and Cassper Nyovest sharing a few words for the brother.
In support of the life he lived as well as the 35-year-old's family, supporters have called on people to stream CalVin's music. This would be the very least that can be done to give back to his family.
CalVin was a rap artist and producer who hails from Bulawayo surburb of Luveve. Born on the 15th of December 1985 Cal was Introduced to rap in 1996 and heavily influenced by the likes of Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Tupac and Michael Jackson.
Rest In Peace big dawg. Sad news. Zimbabwe Rap Icon Cal Vin. What q passionate guy. pic.twitter.com/abJ3KiVWBE
— R.M Phoolo (@casspernyovest) October 25, 2020
You won't see this message, but the world will!
— Can I Live? (@BrintzOnline) October 26, 2020
You made us believe that a hip-hop artist,from Bulawayo,rapping in isiNdebele can be one of the greatest artists Zimbabwe has ever seen.
You ran your race, rest in power King Vin!
We will continue with your legacy.#RIPCalvin pic.twitter.com/MAScZr8Hqi