Award-winning rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA is dead.
According to News24, the 35-year-old rapper was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night, which was his brithday.
A first responder at the scene, who spoke on condition of anonymity, Forbes was shot while standing on the pavement when gunfire rang out shortly after 10 PM.
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 10pm.
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.
"I can confirm that two men were killed and one of them is a well-known rapper. Police will not be releasing any names of the victims yet until a full investigation is completed" Netshiunda said, as reported by News24.
The shooting occurred in the popular entertainment district, which was brought to a standstill after police officers closed the road.
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.
