South Africa mourns DJ Citi Lyts

DJ Citi Lyts was the younger brother of the late well-known rapper ProKid, who died in 2018. According to local media, DJ Citi Lyts was with friends when the incident occurred. His death was confirmed by local police, who said they had launched a manhunt for the suspects.

Speaking to local media, family spokesperson Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini said: “They were ambushed and ... that is the best way to put it. They coupled up: four guys came out of nowhere, stopped them and shot them in their heads. They fought as much as they could, and the guys shot them. I can’t confirm how many they were in the car yet, but this happened at Dube, Soweto.”

Local artists and music industry players took to social media to convey their condolences following news of the artist’s passing.

The Southern African Music Rights Organisation wrote on social media: “It is with sadness that we note the sudden passing of DJ and musician, Sandile Nkululeko Mkhize affectionately known as DJ Citi Lyts. Condolences to his friends, family, fans and industry colleagues.”

Rapper Cassper Nyovest wrote: “I was just with dude last week at Konka and he was showing love as always. What a sad morning. Ruthless.”

DJ Sbu wrote: “Just heard the sad news of the passing of DJ Citi Lyts. May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to close friends and family.”

DJ Citi Lyts began his career as rapper F-Eezy’s DJ and hype man. He later signed to Ambitiouz Entertainment and worked with Sjava, Emtee and Fifi Cooper. Some of his well-known tracks include ‘Washa’, ‘Shishiliza’ and ‘Malambane’.