Riky Rick: Coconut Kelz Shares Emotional Final Tribute to Her Childhood Friend, “I Am Truly Heartbroken”

Tuesday, March 01, 2022 at 6:30 PM by Privie Kandi

Coconut Kelz has poured her heart out in an emotional tribute to her childhood friend rapper Riky Rick who passed away
The award-winning actress took to social media to share old pictures with Riky Rick alongside a lengthy caption
She said that she was still in shock that Riky Rick is no more and that she was writing about him in the past tense

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Riky Rick's death came as a surprise to his fans, family and industry colleagues. The South African entertainment industry has been mourning for the past one week.

Riky Rick, Coconut Kelz, Tribute, Friends — Coconut Kelz has shared that she is heartbroken following the untimely passing of her old friend Riky Rick. Image: @rikyrickworld and @lesego_tlhabi
Source: Instagram

Tributes have been pouring in for the Boss Zonke hitmaker. From billboards all across major highways in Mzansi to artworks from fans including high school students and even songs.

Riky Rick's old friend Lesego Tlhabi popularly known as Coconut Kelz has also penned a tear-jerking tribute to her friend. She took to her Instagram stories to make reference to the Major League DJz's message that funeral-goers should dress to impress. She asked how was one able to do that when she is still in denial. She wrote:

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"They said we must get dressed for tomorrow fam. Because you were in love with the mpahlas. But what do you wear for a final farewell when you are not able to say goodbye?"

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Riky Rick, Coconut Kelz, Childhood Friend — Coconut Kelz who is Ricky Rick's childhood friend said she was still in denial that her friend is gone. Image: @lesego_tlhabi
Source: Instagram

According to ZAlebs, Coconut Kelz reminisced about her childhood with the late hitmaker. The publication notes that Kelz spoke about how she and other friends had supported the rapper in different sports that he took part in. She also spoke about how Ricky had a distinct fashion style even from a tender age.

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In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Rapper Stogie T and the late Riky Rick may have had their own share of beef in the industry, but they both had a love for the SA hip-hop industry. Following the untimely death of the Boss Zonke hitmaker, veteran rapper Stogie T decided to put his pain in a song.