Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado a.k.a. Riky Rick has been reported dead early this morning.

Let’s take a look at his biography.

RIKY RICK LIFE

Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado known professionally as Riky Rick was born on July 20, 1987 and raised in KwaMashu township near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.  

Riky Rick, was a South African rapper, songwriter, singer, composer, actor, entrepreneur, and fashion designer.

He was the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records. He was also a member of Boyz N Bucks.

RIKY RICK CAREER

Riky Rick’s first side of music began at a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie. It was by Bongani’s side that Riky was inspired to make his own music. That was when he released his first single “Barbershop” featuring Da L.E.S.

He then rose to fame by the release of his hit single “Nafukwa” in 2014 which was a big success. After this he then released “Amantombazane” which was followed by “Amantombazane (Remix)” featuring fellow South African recording artists OkMalumkoolKat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Bread Man, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimplez.

On April 3, 2015, his debut studio album Family Values was released and received positive review from music critics. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) with sales of 50 000 units. 

On April 24, his single “Sondela” featuring Zano was released, which was dedicated to his real love. 

On October 28, his major debut single “Boss Zonke” was released, and it peaked at number 3 on the SA Hip Hop Top Ten List.

In June 2016, his single “Sidlukotini” was released.

Riky Rick released the Scooby Snacks EP that features only one artist, Frank Casino.

It includes the tracks “Oh Lord”, “Bandz Over Fans” and “Family” (featuring Frank Casino). 

He then released “Buy It Out” on 15 September 2017. In November 2018, Makhado announced his first concert called “Cotton Fest”, which he headlined on February 2, 2019.

On July 2, 2021, he released a single “Forever” with Frank Casino.

Riky Rick And His Wife

In early 2010, Makhado met Bianca Naidoo, who’d later become his wife, in Sandton and they had a Jordan Makhado.

In 2013, the couple got married, and had their son Maik Daniel Makhado in 2014.

Riky practises sobriety after a torrid time with alcohol and drug addiction in his youth.

RIKY RICK’S DEATH

Riky Rick died on the 23rd of February after committing suicide. His friends found him hanging and took him to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

He died at the age of 34.

RIP King Riky.