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Riky Rick was a real family guy. Image via Instagram: @rikyrick/mimiphotography

The ones he left behind: Inside rapper Riky Rick’s ‘family album’

Many are struggling to come to terms with the passing of ‘Boss Zonke’ rapper Riky Rick. Here is a closer look at his family life…

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Riky Rick was a real family guy. Image via Instagram: @rikyrick/mimiphotography

Earlier today, Riky Rick was confirmed dead by his family. According to reports, the rapper took his life and was found hanging by his management team at around 8:30 this morning. Thousands of his fans have headed online to share tributes with the star and his family.

The 34-year-old leaves behind two children, Jordan aged 12, and Maik aged eight. He also leaves behind his wife Bianca Naidoo who he has been married to for over nine years.

Riky Rick: Inside his family picture book

Over the years, the rapper has given his fans a little look into his family life and has shared a number of photos of his wife and his two sons. Let’s take a look at some of their precious memories…

Only one week ago, he shared this clip of himself singing and dancing with Bianca:

This photo was taken of the couple shortly after a video of them went viral that left Tweeps questioning whether or not Bianca was still happy in the relationship.

A doting dad

In this photo, the rapper spends time with his son Maik at an ice rink.

This photo of the rapper and his son melted many of the hearts of his fans. One of them even referred to him as “a genuine family man.”

He posted this photo of his little ones on Heritage Day:

In this cute clip, Maik helps his dad sort Cotton Fest merchandise.

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This family photo shows all of them spending time at the beach:

Here the family appears to be enjoying a lovely vacation together.

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