Sock as South African Leading Rapper AKA Killed in Cold Blood.
Forbes began his musical career as part of the rap group Entity before he launched his solo career, winning several awards in South Africa for his music.
One of South Africa's leading rappers Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA has been shot dead in Durban coastal city along with close friend.
The pair has been on their way to a nightclub for a performance as part of Forbes' birthday celebrations when they were shot.
Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda has told the BBC that the rapper and his friend were walking to their car when they were approached by two armed men who shot them at close range and they motive of the killing is yet to be known.
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The assailants then fled the scene on foot.
Police have said they don't want to speculate on whether the murders were a result of a hit but said that possibility cannot be ruled out.
Forbes began his musical career as part of the rap group Entity before he launched his solo career, winning several awards in South Africa for his music.
He was also celebrated internationally, with several nominations for a Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award in the US and an MTV Europe Music Award.
According to charity Gun Free South Africa, an organization which works to reduce gun violence in the country, estimates that 30 people are murdered in the country with guns daily.
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