South African Music Award-nominated hip hop artist DJ Dimplez, real name Tumi Mooi, has has passed away. He was 28 years old.
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“It is with deep sadness that the Mooi family announces the untimely passing of Boitumelo Athiel Mooi, popularly known as DJ Dimplez,” the family confirmed in a statement to Channel24.
The family said DJ Dimplez died on Sunday of a sudden brain haemorrhage. They requested respect and space as “we process Tumi’s tragic passing.”
Dimplez’s hit songs include Way Up featuring Cassper Nyovest, Vacation featuring Anatii & Da LES, and his feature on Riky Rick’s Amantombazane remix. In 2019 he released the album Kubu.
Tributes flooded Twitter as many expressed their shock and disbelief at the DJ’s death.
“The news of the passing of Boitumelo Mooi, known as DJ Dimplez, have been received with deep sadness and a great sense of loss. The South African music industry continues to lose valuable contributors. May he rest in peace. He will be missed by friends, family and fans alike.” – SAMRO tweeted
Man this is crazy Rest in Power Dj Dimplez pic.twitter.com/ZQhEYSSmnJ
— (@unclescrooch) March 6, 2022
Rest In Peace DJ Dimplez💔🕊 #RIPDJDimplez pic.twitter.com/Ct4vfQQYBl
— SlikourOnLife (@slikouron) March 6, 2022
#But this is not right #RIP @djdimplez 🙆🏿♂️🙆🏿♂️💔💔💔💔💔💔 https://t.co/AHTePfE6SG
— djmahoota (@djmahoota) March 6, 2022
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