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South African rapper stabbed to death

Flabba, 38, was stabbed to death at his family home in Alexandra later on Sunday, March 8, 2015, according to reports.

Buzzing South African rapper, Flabba, has been killed.

The popular member of the Skwatta Kamp, Nkululeko Habedi better known as Flabba, has died at the age of 38.

Rapper, Group member and close friend Siyabonga “Slikour” Metane confirmed the death to eNCA, “I just got a call from his family. I will be on my way to his family’s home."

Also confirming his death, the South African Police Service Twitter handle wrote: "Musician Nkululeko Kgababedi, known as Slaber, residing in Alexandra, was stabbed to death and a woman has been arrested."

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The woman who has been taken into custody for questioning by the South African Police Service in the death of the rapper is believed to be Flabba’s girlfriend.

Respected South African media personality, Sizwe Dhlomo has also confirmed Flabba’s death on Twitter with many paying tribute to the music personality.

Flabba was a popular member of  Hip-hop group, Skwatta Kamp, and has is credited as an inspiration to many rappers in South Africa, including the widely celebrated Cassper Nyovest.

Nyovest has since taken to twitter to share his condolences.

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