“Coach Come Back Please”: Junior King’s Dance Student Shares Heartbreaking Tribute

“Coach Come Back Please”: Junior King’s Dance Student Shares Heartbreaking Tribute

  • Kiana, a TikTok user and one of Junior King's dance students, shared a heartwarming tribute video for the late artist
  • The dancer-turned-rapper was involved in a head-on collision and, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries
  • Internet users sent their condolences, noting that the dance coach had left the earth too soon
Junior King received tributes.
One of Junior King's dance students shared a heartbreaking tribute. Images: Junior King
Source: Facebook

The tragic passing of Gqeberha dancer-turned-rapper Dugulth 'Junior King' Ferreira, who died in a car accident, left many hearts broken. This included one of his dance students, who shared a touching tribute.

On 13 December, 2025, a TikTok user named Kiana uploaded a video showing a group of individuals, including the late rapper's friend and frequent collaborator, Kay Medusa, together to honour his legacy. The group, holding up four fingers on each hand, also surrounded a table with framed pictures of the young father.

Junior King and Kay Medusa.
Since September, 2025, Junior King and Kay Medusa have accumulated 12 million views on YouTube and almost 3 million streams on digital platforms. Images: @juniorking_sa
Source: Instagram

A heartbroken Kiana wrote in her caption:

"Coach, come back, please."

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Junior King, while seated at the back, died in a head-on collision with a truck on the N1 near Verkeerdevlei, Free State, in the early hours of Thursday, 11 December, 2025, the Weekend Argus reported. He was travelling with his two children, along with a front-seat passenger and the driver. The drivers of both vehicles escaped unharmed.

Junior King tribute tugs at heartstrings

Local internet users gathered in the comment section to share their condolences, with many expressing how happy they were to see Kay Medusa in the background of the video.

@taylinnjade said of Junior King's death:

"I wish it were a dream."

@mems_meiki wrote in the comments:

"These kids still need you."

@user686906886019 told the online crowd:

"I personally don't know him, but he was an inspiration for many young spiritual souls."

After watching the clip, @riahsmith28 commented:

"This is sad to watch. The guy was so talented and a great dancer."

@vertozelldiergaar remarked under the post:

"Shame, my heart breaks for these kids. God, please comfort them."

Watch the TikTok video posted on Kiana's account below:

3 Other stories about Junior King

  • In another article, Briefly News reported that a content creator who was beefing with Junior King showed his respect.
  • Junior King's wife, musician Reece Lane, broke her silence on social media following the artist's untimely death.
  • Reece also revealed to the fans the promise he made to her in 2022. The emotional post struck a chord with many.

Source: Briefly News

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Jade Rhode (Human Interest Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News. After her studies, she worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za