Linda Mkhize
| PRO | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Linda Mkhize |
| Also known as | ProKid |
| Born | 25 June 1981 |
| Origin | Soweto, South Africa |
| Died |
8 August 2018 (aged 37)[1] Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Rap, Hiphop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper and Producer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–2018 |
| Labels | Gallo Record company, TS Record company, MFE Records |
| Associated acts | Redbutton, DJ Citilyts, Captain 057, Zakwe |
Linda Mkhize (25 June 1981 – 8 August 2018), better known by his stage name ProKid or PRO, was a South African rapper and Producer He was known for rapping in a mixture of South African township vernacular and English on township life or Kasi.[2] He became famous following the release of his self-recorded record Soweto. His song, "Ghetto Science", gained widespread popularity in South Africa.[3]
Mkhize died on 8 August 2018 after a seizure, while visiting a friend in Johannesburg's central business district.[3]
See Also
References
- ↑ "Hip-hop artist ProKid dies". SABC News. 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ↑ "Award-winning rapper Linda 'ProKid' Mkhize dies". eNCA. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- 1 2 Zeeman, Kyle (2018-08-09). "#RIPProKid: 'I tried to find myself again'- My last interview with ProKid". Timeslive. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
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