The recent death of South African rapper AKA has shed light on his extravagant lifestyle and financial struggles. AKA, whose real name was Kiernan Forbes, was known for living the hip-hop lifestyle to the fullest, but at times he went a bit overboard. As a result, his family was left with significant debts after his passing.

 

One of the people AKA owed money to was Caiphus Semenya, a renowned jazz star who is now going after AKA’s estate for unpaid royalties. Semenya claims that AKA sampled some of his hit songs in his smash albums without permission, and is allegedly demanding 50% of royalties from two ditties that AKA sampled on his two albums.Rumors have circulated that AKA used Semenya’s songs in his two albums without obtaining written consent from the 83-year-old musician. However, it is unclear which two albums are being referenced by Semenya. Despite the ongoing legal battle over royalties, AKA’s legacy remains alive through his music.

It is allegedly that his family is now planning to sell his expensive cars in order to cover the debts.

The late AKA recently received six nominations at the Metro FM Awards, including Song of the Year, Best Hip Hop Artist, Best Male, Best Collaboration Song, Artist Of The Year, and Best Music Video. AKA’s legacy is reflected in his impressive discography, which includes four studio albums, 42 singles, one EP, and 23 music videos.

Despite his success, AKA’s extravagant lifestyle left him with significant financial struggles, which ultimately led to his family being burdened with debts after his untimely passing. AKA’s story serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of financial responsibility, even for those who are fortunate enough to achieve great success in their chosen field.

The tragic circumstances surrounding AKA’s death, which occurred when he and his former manager Tibello ‘Tibz‘ Mostoane were shot dead outside a restaurant on Durban’s Florida Road, only add to the somber nature of his story.

While AKA’s music will continue to inspire fans around the world, it is important to remember the real person behind the artist and to learn from his experiences.