- The Forbes family said they are awaiting further details from Durban police about the investigation into his death.
- As reported by News24, two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire just before 10 pm.
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The Forbes family has appealed for compassion from fans as they continue to come to terms with the loss of their son, AKA.
Slain rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead on Friday night outside a popular restaurant on Florida Rd in Durban.
In a statement on Saturday, Tony and Lynn Forbes, parents of the slain rapper confirmed his death and expressed their devastation at the tragedy.
“It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son, and confirm his untimely and tragic passing on the evening of February 10, 2023," reads the statement.
"In this time of grief, we appeal for your compassion, space and time to congregate as a family to decide on the upcoming days. We thank you for the love and support we have received thus far and ask you to continue to keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord."
The parents said that their son was loved by many and in return he gave love.
The Forbes family said they are awaiting further details from Durban police about the investigation into his death.
At the time of his death, AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was shot.
As reported by News24, two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire just before 10 pm.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda confirmed that a "well-known rapper" was gunned down in Florida Road, Durban on Friday evening just after 10 PM.
ALS Paramedics spokesman Garrith Jamieson said that two men had been killed in the incident.
He said both had sustained gunshot wounds and despite efforts to resuscitate one of them, he succumbed to his injuries.
Forbes was billed to perform in the city on Friday night as part of his birthday celebrations, and footage posted on Instagram showed jovial scenes as the rapper toasted with a table full of friends.
The rapper has previously dated two powerhouses of South African entertainment.
AKA was in a relationship and had a child, Kairo, with DJ Zinhle. He has also dated Bonang Matheba.
He was currently in a relationship with Nadia Nakai.