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Hip-Hop DJ Dimplez Succumbs to a Brain Haemorrhage

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Boitumelo Athiel aka DJ Dimplez Mooi, a renowned hip-hop DJ from South Africa, died on Sunday after suffering a brain haemorrhage.

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DJ Boitumelo Athiel ‘Dimplez’ Mooi, a renowned South African hip-hop star, passed away on Sunday. PHOTO via @Gallo images/Oupa Bopape

KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA (https://lifestyleuganda.com/) — DJ Dimplez, real name Tumi Mooi, a South African hip-hop artist who was nominated for the SA Music Award, has died. He is believed to have passed away from a brain haemorrhage and died on Sunday.

  • The cause of death for South African hip hop DJ Dimplez is a brain haemorrhage.
  • On Sunday evening, DJ Dimplez’s family confirmed his death from a brain haemorrhage.
  • He posted a photo of himself at Friday’s memorial service for late Riky Rick on Instagram.
  • Take a look below at what Twitter users said about DJ Dimplez.

On Sunday evening (March 6 2022), the family announced the tragic news that DJ Dimplez had died from a brain haemorrhage.

“He passed away March 6, from a sudden brain haemorrhage. We ask for your space and respect as we process Tumi’s tragic passing. Thank you for your understanding.”

“He passed away March 6, from a sudden brain haemorrhage. We ask for your space and respect as we process Tumi’s tragic passing. Thank you for your understanding.”

After losing Riky Rick only six days ago, the South African entertainment industry has suffered yet another blow by the passing of DJ Dimplez, another one of its own.

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The DJ was the founder of the Pop Bottles event series, a celebration of culture that brought celebs from across Mzansi and the globe under one roof at one huge party.

He also pioneered the PopCast podcast.

Among DJ Dimplez’s hit songs are We Ain’t Leaving, on which he features Anatii and L-Tido, and Way Up, on which he features Cassper Nyovest and JR.

He released an album in 2019 titled Kubu.

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In his role as a contributor in the industry, the DJ helped establish that South African entertainment offered a space for hip hop DJs. He played at clubs and festivals, and his music appeared on most music charts.

On Friday, DJ Dimplez posted a picture of himself at the memorial service of the late rapper, Riky Rick.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Car5HvKNk3e/

See what Twitter users had to say about DJ Dimplez below.

We are living in borrowed time. Anytime could be your last. We should be grateful that we still alive to see another day.🕊💔 Rest in peace DJ Dimples.

— Deekay Takane (@TakaneDeekay) March 6, 2022

Week 1. Dj Citilyts💔🕊️
Week 2. Riky Rick💔💔🕊️
Week 3. Dj DIMPLES💔💔💔🕊️
…… pic.twitter.com/BN4CvxMkPR

— mayor (@samemayor) March 6, 2022
https://twitter.com/lynne_cpt021/status/1500467073637658625

DJ Dimples blessing Riky Rick's song, Amantombazane remix 💔

Pearl Thusi BRICS petrol Ncikazi pic.twitter.com/3QnQihxHZz

— YaseBlock B 🇸🇿 (@ThisIsColbert) March 6, 2022

Oh Tumi… such a sweet, sweet soul. 🕊🙏🏽😭

— Bonang Matheba 👑 (@Bonang) March 6, 2022
https://twitter.com/PearlThusi/status/1500466782628425730
https://twitter.com/JackDevero/status/1500465873504636929

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

Goodbye brother. What a great soul. We had some good times. RIP 🕊 pic.twitter.com/cMp0hZlDk3

— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) March 6, 2022

Watch ‘Way Up’ DJ Dimplez ft Cassper Nyovest/JR

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