Oct 25

Oct 25 Fans & Friends of Hip Hop Legend HHP Express Shock Over His Passing On Social Media

Those who knew the South African rapper and loved his music have been mourning on social media—here are their reactions.

It's still not real for many that South African rapper HHP is no longer.

Lerato Sengadi passed away Wednesday at the age of 38. His cause of death has yet to be confirmed.

Fans, friends and celebrities from South Africa and beyond have gathered on social media to mourn and express shock over Jabba's death.

Here are their reactions below.

Artist Moon Child outside HHP's home #RIPHHP pic.twitter.com/s4lvYmBUK0
— African Child (@ZikhonaTshona) October 24, 2018

I was just building on music and hip hop etc with him not to long ago, when I was out there. Just smh ... prayers. HHP 🙏🏾 https://t.co/r8e2kpqVQ8
— PHAROAHE MONCH (@pharoahemonch) October 24, 2018

This can’t be true. No ways 💔
— R.M Phoolo (@CassperNyovest) October 24, 2018

M.anifest on Instagram: "My brother Jabba. A merchant of joy, kind-hearted soul, open-minded spirit. Your charisma...enough to fill a room but you were generous..."

4,378 Likes, 110 Comments - M.anifest (@manifestive) on Instagram: "My brother Jabba. A merchant of joy, kind-hearted soul, open-minded spirit. Your charisma...enough..."

Ke go tlhomphile mo go maswe nkgonne 💔 #HHP Dankie 🙏🏾 @djfreshsa #FreshBreakfast

3,221 Likes, 137 Comments - Warren Masemola (@warrenmasemola) on Instagram: "Ke go tlhomphile mo go maswe nkgonne 💔 #HHP Dankie 🙏🏾 @djfreshsa #FreshBreakfast"

WOW. 💔
— leratokganyago (@leratokganyago) October 24, 2018

This has been the SADDEST year for HIPHOP... LIKE HHP... R. I. P
— Rouge (@Rouge_Rapper) October 24, 2018

This is terrible. How can HHP be dead? It makes no sense at all. This is a tragic day for South African music. My condolences to his family & team. What a massive contribution he made through his art & life. What a massive blow. #RIPJabulaniTsambo #RIPHipHopPanstula https://t.co/CoVWFT67bI
— Bessie’s Head (@lebomashile) October 24, 2018

The just the hook alone by HHP on this song by @ReasonHD helped get me through so much. In the period between 2014-2015 I struggled mentally and singing along to this song helped me cope and overcome. I'm forever grateful❤️#RIPHHP #RIPJABBA An icon pic.twitter.com/Ew1xocQNQV
— Pangea Miah (@SVRGNSN) October 24, 2018

Rest Easy King THANKYOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU GAVE 💜 #HHP my prayers going out to his loved ones.

9,527 Likes, 104 Comments - VeeMoney 🇹🇿 (@vanessamdee) on Instagram: "Rest Easy King THANKYOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU GAVE 💜 #HHP my prayers going out to his loved ones."

Oh my God!! I'm heartbroken to hear about the passing of my friend HHP!!! I can't believe it!! 💔💔💔💔 My prayers are with his family and friends..
— Yung denzL (@MI_Abaga) October 24, 2018

So we are about to find out what summer would be without Jabba? 😳 woah 😢💔 #HHP #RIPHHP
— Tlaleng (@Tlaleng) October 24, 2018

Hugh Masekela
Winnie Mandela
Akhumzi Jezile
Pro Kid
HHP

Actually, we have been through a lot as a nation this year. Wow
— Keisha. (@Miss_Gallie) October 24, 2018

HHP and Lebo were the first artists to give me a podium 😭😥
— Firebrand (@simphiwedana) October 24, 2018

SAD NEWS FOR SA HIP HOP, RIP HHP “BOSSO” #RIPHHP 💔 pic.twitter.com/uX52lwauVL
— #Dekade EP - 26th October 18🔥 (@HermaineM) October 24, 2018

Devastated to hear the news of HHP’s passing. Condolences to his family. His contribution to music and his beautiful personality will be missed. #RIPHHP
— Gareth Cliff (@GarethCliff) October 24, 2018

Life is fleeting. Live it well whenever you can. Leave those around you ever better. Talk when you are going through stuff. Do not judge.

Thank you for the music HHP. #RIPHHP pic.twitter.com/XLLqELYdH2
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) October 24, 2018