YouTuber Slik Talk slammed for ‘killing’ DJ PH. Images via Twitter: @chrisexcel102, Instagram: @iam_ph
Slik Talk slammed for ‘killing’ DJ PH [watch]
YouTube podcaster Slik Talk has been slammed for his tribute to late rapper and dancer Costa Titch after also mentioning DJ PH.
YouTuber Slik Talk slammed for ‘killing’ DJ PH. Images via Twitter: @chrisexcel102, Instagram: @iam_ph
YouTube podcaster Slik Talk has come underfire for claiming that DJ PH is no more.
This comes after the opinionated YouTuber took to his channel to pay tribute to rapper and dancer Costa Titch at the age of 28.
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SLIK TALK DRAGGED AFTER CLAIMING DJ PH HAS PASSED
In the wake of Costa Titch’s sad death on Saturday, 11 March, Slik Talk paid tribute with a video on his channel.
“Junior de Rocka has just confirmed it for everyone that the man is gone — kicked the bucket. I apologise to his family. Condolences to his family. Costa Tich has joined Riky Rick, Costa Tich has joined Kiernan, Costa Titch has joined uhm.. who’s that guy? DJ PH,” he said.
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However, DJ PH — real name Phind’Gcobe Madubela — is still alive and fans have slammed Slik Talk foreign and alarmist and not doing his research correctly.
The YouTuber was referring to DJ Dimplez who passed away in March last year.
“I went on Google to search for Dj PH passing. At this rate, you never know who’s death you may have missed,” @MohBil2 wrote.
“This is reckless, YouTubers please do research before making videos,” @Thabo_Tshaba said.
“It’s important to prep yourself before recording anything, look this punk a** just killed Dj PH,” @Maps2Epic replied.
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COSTA TITCH’S FAMILY CONFIRMS HIS DEATH
Costa Titch passed away on Saturday after collapsing on stage at the Ultra Music Festival.
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In a brief statement, the amapiano and hip hop artist’s family confirmed his passing. The Tsobanoglou family also thanked the emergency responders and those who assisted him during his final moments.
“Death has tragically knocked at our door. Robbing us of our beloved son, brother and grandson, Constantinos Tsobanoglou (28), who South Africa had come to love and idolize under his stage name “Costa Titch”. It is with deep pain that we find ourselves having to acknowledge his passing at this time.
“We are thankful for the emergency responders and all those who were present in his last hours on this earth. As a family, we are faced with a difficult time as we try to make sense of what has befallen us and ask that we be afforded the time and space to gather ourselves,” the family said.
