The mood around South Africa is a sombre one following the news about the untimely passing of rapper, producer and fashion icon Riky Rick. It is alleged that Riky Rick died of suicide.
Minnie, who announced her divorce last week has been a victim of cyberbullying.
After it was announced that Riky had passed on she shared the following: "I won’t tell a word of a lie I am broken!!! Today’s news could’ve easily been me."
I won’t tell a word of a lie I am broken!!! Today’s news could’ve easily been me 💔🙏🏾
“The family of South African artist Riky Rick with profound sadness this afternoon confirmed his untimely passing. Son, husband, father, brother and uncle, Riky Rick sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning, 23 February in Johannesburg.
"He was deeply loved by his family, friend, and the entire entertainment industry. His love for family, friends, and community is well known. Riky's nurturing and developing of young musical talent is well documented and will forever be remembered.
"He leaves behind his wife, two children, his mother and five siblings.
His family has asked for privacy as they go through this difficult period in their lives. They ask that everyone puts them in their prayers.
"The Makhado family humbly requests privacy to go through this extreemly difficult period of grieving. The family has not appointed a spokesperson at this point and they ask that you please keep them in your prayers.
The express gratitude for the messages of comfort they've received and will communicate funeral and memorial details at a later stage.
"The family are also deeply thanful for and and appreciates the countless messages of love and support received. These are deeply felt.
Details of the funeral and memorial will be communicated at a later stage.
With much love and thanks, the Makhado family."
Minnie's & Quinton's Divorce
Minnie and Quinton announced their divorce through an official statement which reads as follows:
"In the last 2 years our family has experienced incredible joy and devastating loss. During this time, we found comfort in knowing we had each other."
It states that the couple were seperated for months and did consult with their families.
"Despite our better efforts to absorb the changes in motion, the emotional burden and the post-traumatic distress of our individual loss outweighed our will. After months of separation and consultations with our family and a counsellor, we have taken the decision to officially file for divorce.
They may be getting a divorce but they'll remain friends and loving parents to their son.
"Despite the end of our marriage and romantic relationship, we remain friends, business partners and loving parents to our beautiful son. This was a difficult to come to and even more heart-breaking to have to announce. In the wake of this news, we ask that you please grant us privacy during this difficult time."
