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Nigerian Rapper dies 2 years after releasing the song "if I die young"

Nigerian rapper, Eche Victor otherwise known has Rappon has passed away weeks after releasing a song titled "if I die young." The musician died after suffering from one illness to the other.

The Enugu based rapper died two days ago of an unknown ailment and has since been buried in his hometown. His last post on Facebook dated March 10, 2018 reads, 'Its being a challenging year for me, from one illness to another but i know God got me. Am getting back on my feet and the hustle continues'.

The fast rising rapper is mainly known on social media for his May 2015 rap cover to "If I Die Young", a song originally released by American country music group "The Band Perry"

Lotanna Kacey Akachukwu wrote: "RIP Rappon. My blood. Your memories still remains fresh in my heart. We had a short stay together but feels like decades. *sad* I can remember I snapped this picture of you back then in ASO ROCK lodge. God knows best."

Another friend, Earldon Daniel Gabriel wrote: "Homie passed on few days ago after singing "if I die young" in 2015.
RIP Rappon D'Victor . This hurts... Choi

Dear Rappers stop proclaiming your death. Mind the songs and lyrics you listen to: music inspires."


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