Legendary Kenyan rapper Chris Kantai died on Wednesday after being hospitalised for two days.
The rapper had battled depression for years.
He breathed his last at St Francis Hospital in Kasarani.
A family representative revealed that Kantai died from breathing complications.
A family member close to the star said, “He has been unwell for a long time now. Depression, ulcers and pressures that come with life got to him.”
A fellow artiste who started the music journey around the same time as Kantai did, spoke out about the fallen icon.
The news of his passing shocked the femcee to the core.
In her tribute she added, “It was a blessing to know you from the onset and I thank you for the contribution you made to the journey we continue to chart today; my personal one included.”