South African Artist, Ricky Rick Dies Of Depression

February 23, 2022

South African artist, Ricky Rick has assed Away After Fighting Depression.

The news of Rick’s death hit the Internet on Wednesday morning morning. It was announced by family that he passed away after suffering depression at the age of 34.

Rick revealed before his death that the passing of his father had caused him to fall into “chronic depression” but made it known on his Twitter that he’ll return a stronger man and that land is still his home.

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Last year he won the MVP/Hustler of the year at the South Africa Hip Hop Awards.

The family has however asked that they be given privacy at the moment time and that they’ll release an official statement.

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