Junior King's Son's Speech at his Funeral Service Moves Mzansi: "I Love You Daddy"

Junior King's Son's Speech at his Funeral Service Moves Mzansi: "I Love You Daddy"

  • Talented artist Junior King's son bid farewell to him at his funeral service on Saturday, 20 December 2025
  • The Gqeberha rapper and dancer passed away in a car accident in the Free State province on Thursday, 11 December 2025
  • Fans of the 29-year-old star took to social media over the weekend to pay tribute to him and to comfort his family
SA reacts to a video of Junior King's son at his funeral
Junior King's son pays tribute to him at his funeral service. Image: LaneReeceOfficial
Source: Instagram

Popular artist Junior King's son impressed South Africans on social media when he delivered an emotional speech at his dad's funeral service over the weekend.

The musician's wife and baby mamas also left Mzansi talking when they comforted each other at his funeral service on Saturday, 20 December 2025.

News channel MDN News shared a video on its X account on Saturday, 20 December 2025, of the rapper's son's tribute at his funeral service.

"Junior King’s children paid a heartfelt tribute to their father at his funeral, describing the late rapper as not only a parent but their best friend. They spoke of cherished moments spent playing PlayStation, dancing, and laughing together, saying he made them feel loved, protected, and safe. Despite their grief, they said they believe he continues to watch over them and pledged to live in a way that would honour his memory and make him proud," reads the caption.

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Social media user JustAdvocacy shared a clip of the son's speech on Saturday, 20 December 2025 on TikTok.

“Daddy, I want you to know that I love you forever and ever,” said the rapper's son.

South Africans react to the son's speech

Taj Freeman Taj.Lion I Am Deaf replied:

"Rip Junior king prayers for his kids, and, family, and friends 🙏."

Elizabeth Hendriks said:

"Sweet words 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰."

Niki responded:

"Ai, my kind strong brave boy."

Carleen responded:

"Well said little man.🙏🙏🙏 Condolences to you and your family."

SamJam🌻🌻 said:

"You can see and tell he's been raised by a queen. 🥹 The fact that she made sure she added 'siblings' in his tribute to his Dad. 🙏🙏❤❤ God got y'all 🙏 🙌 💯 ♥️."

2100Hallow reacted:

"R.I.P Junior King. Good speech for his dad.❤️🕊️."

User136277912334 said:

"So cute. 😭😭This really touched my heart."

Christina Fry wrote:

"He's so cute.😭💔Condolences to the bereaved families and friends 💔🙏🙏."

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Wands baby 🥰🥰 replied:

"Guys, he meant a lot to us, let's honour him as one of us. Salute, to JR King 👑 🙏✌️."

J.Run_D_Entertainer🕺 reacted:

"Hmmmm wheyzzz tough 💯💯💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭😭😭."

MsNelson said:

"God cover this baby and all his family... RIP Junior King."
Junior King's son says goodbye to him at his funeral service
Junior King's son bids farewell to him at his funeral service. Images; JuniorKing
Source: Instagram

Junior King's sister shares a photo of him in the mortuary

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Junior King's sister, Lucinda Windvogel, shared a photo of her late brother after the tragic car accident in the Free State province.

The popular Gqeberha musician Junior King passed away on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at the age of 29 years.

South Africans and fans of the 29-year-old entertainer paid tribute to him on social media this past weekend.

Source: Briefly News

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Rae Seleme (Entertainment editor) Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment writer who kickstarted her writing career on TVSA. She has published articles on Iharare, ZAlebs, The South African before joining Briefly News. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa. Email: contact@briefly.co.za

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