Words will fail to encompass the importance of Ben Sharpa's music and his contribution to the foundations of SA hip hop as we know it. We had to take a step back when the news broke out before we could say, tweet, or write anything about him. As opposed to trying to encompass just who he is and what he means to the culture, we want to share the love his people have for him.
Ben Sharpa, born Kgotso Semela, passed on yesterday morning owed to health complications after being hospitalised. We send our love and warmth to his family, friends, and all the fans he's touched in his path. More spirit my Kaptin, you will never be forgotten.
Rest In Peace @bensharpa #SouthAfrica
— IG: Wordsworthbklyn (@Wordsworth_eMC) July 26, 2018
????✊???? until we meet again good brother. pic.twitter.com/D4kCFJVtcD
— STOGIE T (@TumiMolekane) July 27, 2018
Man . This is heartbreaking. Rest well King @bensharpa
— Phlynt Phossy ©®™ (@PhilChard) July 26, 2018
????: @nemesisinc pic.twitter.com/vlxS48W8QG
BEN SHARPA FOREVER. KAPTAIN MY KAPTAIN.
— Phlynt Phossy ©®™ (@PhilChard) July 26, 2018
I'll always remember this verse. Big up to @DropXVI for documenting the magic. pic.twitter.com/E0A66AcPer
Ben Sharpa - Kaptin My Kaptin✊???? pic.twitter.com/AEAiGFkNDF
— RASHID KAY™ (@rashid_kay) July 26, 2018
One of my favs. Barz for days! Got introduced to him in person back in 2008 when i used to engineer at a small spot in noorwood for a monthly gig called MondayBlues where he would most times perform.
— OptimusPrime (@StrictlyBk) July 27, 2018
RIP Kaptain my Kaptain- Ben Sharpa pic.twitter.com/Ff9IwaqzGv
Rest in Peace to one of our Pioneers. Ben Sharpa.
— Under the Sun ???? (@PdotO_SA) July 27, 2018
Be at peace brother
WHY?!
— #HighlyFlavoured (@busiswaah) July 27, 2018
DO WE HAVE THE POLICE PROTECTION SERVICE
WHEN
THE DUTY IS TO SNATCH ME AND ARREST MY PERSON//
-Ben Sharpa
..My 1st encounters with local hiphop @ LifeCheck sessions in Durban's Bat Centre. Singing along to this song was a vibe #MemoriesDontLiveLikePeopleDo #RIPBenSharpa
You were profound lyricism personified. #Rip #Bensharpa thank you for the music ???????? pic.twitter.com/YjBmBT3MNv
— Mabala Noise (@Mabala_Noise) July 26, 2018
RIP Ben Sharpa ????. Thank you for the music.
— #VI #Twinkle #Iphupho #GigiGang (@Gigi_Lamayne) July 26, 2018
I am so broken. Ben Sharpa will always be that dude. A true legend. A humble, kind-hearted human that made time for everyone. Thank you for the music. The conversations. The inspiration. Rest In Peace, my brother. Tell Robo we say "Heita". pic.twitter.com/iprJbVTVak
— Richard Roodt (@QuazRoodt) July 26, 2018
Damn RIP Ben Sharpa ????????
— #DustDJ #RIPGIFT???????? (@DJVigilanteSA) July 26, 2018
Yo this is SO sad, what a huge loss. Khotso was a solid dude, who legit cared for hip hop, the arts and the people who brought life to it. ???? Thanks for the support in my career #Advance >>> Ben Sharpa pic.twitter.com/wLKgthfzlB
— Linda Mbuso (@Lindambuso) July 26, 2018
Channel O used to give SA hip hop a thirsty minutes slot on Saturdays, 25 minutes from etv on Shiz Niz but if it was not for @HypeMagazineSA SA hip hop wouldn't be where it is today it was through them that we knew the likes of @bensharpa. RIP pic.twitter.com/zdSCzhvULO
— Phethani Madzivhandila (@phethani4) July 26, 2018
Oh man. Just read about Ben Sharpa. So sad. I remember meeting him once and subsequently communicated with him on the phone a few times. May his soul rest in heavenly peace. ????????
— Khetha Mkhize (@Khetha) July 26, 2018
R.I.P @bensharpa. You cats changed SA hip hop scene for years. G.O.A.T
— Ndeza87 (@MondeMsengana) July 26, 2018
#BenSharpa Yo can't even pen these thoughts but Ohhh Captain my Cap'n may u travel in ur dimensions wit beats nd rhymes.....Salute to the king
— Optimum Zynokredz (@Vuyo_Ntuli5) July 26, 2018
Rest In Peace Ben Sharpa , you graced the way for the next generation, we reaping the fruits you planted
— Nkosimphile (@AndyLuncheon) July 26, 2018
I first saw Ben Sharpa on Summer Cypher alongside Proverb. One of the greatest to ever do it. Rest In Eternal Peace Kaptin???????????????? pic.twitter.com/6k09zJc2sB
— Smile EP (@youngtbitch) July 26, 2018
I’m reading the Ben Sharpa has passed away, but it’s not registering...
— Molete ???????????????? (@ThatBrothaMo) July 26, 2018
RIP to Ben Sharpa, a Hip Hop pioneer of RSA Hip Hop. Never got to meet him but he's been so influential in my music career. I always inboxed him on facebook for advice, he would answer back with valid information. I wish he heard the music I'm making now.Gone too soon Kaptin ???? pic.twitter.com/EzlBfA24lH
— B-Mayne ???????????????????? (@BMayne5640) July 26, 2018
First heard @bensharpa when I was in high school He one of the legends that changed my life I think it was from the concentration tape or so #RIPBenSharpa Your music made me who I am today! pic.twitter.com/WqTzIsmXY6
— Necrophonic skillz (@Maad_Skiillz) July 26, 2018
Wow Ben Sharpa is gone. I was lucky enough to open up for him in Soweto 2014. He carried the hip Hop flag. May he rest in peace.
— #Ngwanyana (@LindaMassh) July 26, 2018
Why do we need police protection service. When.... RIP Ben Sharpa. I hope others will carry on where you left off and try to inspire the society with some real shit!.
— SNARKS OU (@SnarksOu) July 26, 2018
May your soul rest in eternal peace Ben Sharpa.
— Cod3erRΦr (@inkrypt3d) July 26, 2018
Hold the best cypher with Robo and Hueman up there.
Thank you All for sparkin a flame to the Youth minds!!
You'll forever be remembered and your pabulums will forever dwell in minds!!
Much LOVE!! pic.twitter.com/Cjfa6lLlfi
Rhyme In Peace Ben Sharpa ..One of the most slept on emcee ever .
— Che'noHipHopHead256 (@verbalgraffity) July 26, 2018
#RIPBenSharpa I remember we shared a stage with him back in 2015 I think and took this Pic .. Legend Ben Sharpa!! South African HipHop veteran!! pic.twitter.com/l1xhAFkINT
— #BeforeTheBeginningEP - Aug '18 (@ItsTripleS_SA) July 26, 2018
My heart is so so sore! Rest in LOVE @bensharpa ❤️????????
— Kitsi Sebati (@itsibitsikitsi) July 26, 2018
Rest In Peace to Ben Sharpa!
— DANIEL (@mrshy_r) July 26, 2018
Real SA Hip Hop headz know who this legend is/was.
REST IN POWER ✊???? pic.twitter.com/S8MlnuCzPL
Then #Glitches comes on #ReturnIfPossible @bensharpa, thank you @amellarrieux & @theroots for this piece of gospel.
— #ReturnIfPossible Kaptin (@PharelaPerson) July 26, 2018
I was never a Ben Sharpa fan but that nxgga was a God... RIP Ben Sharpa ????
— B.laqii Baby (@Blaqii_SA) July 27, 2018
RIP Ben Sharpa. Eish saw him perform at the Hype awards he Rocked the crowd more than Da Les, Maggz and Bongani Fassie and at that time "We on fire" was Huge. " Why do we need police protection" will need to find that song.
— IG: K9thapedigree (@K9thapedigree) July 27, 2018
Go Well Kaptain @bensharpa. Dungeon Raps forever. Your music will live on Sharpaganda. #RIPBenSharpa
— Unarine Ramaru (@Una_Ramaru) July 27, 2018
We don't care if he didn't sell gold...he was already platinum in our heart #BenSharpa #HipHopLegend #longlivetheking ???????? pic.twitter.com/VMZpv1UkMO
— Fresh ????rince???????? (@KapitalC6) July 27, 2018
Blow the trumpet ???? x Ben Sharpa #RIPBenSharpa ????????????death be not proud. Another loss in the family,I can't????
— Makalo's Mom????????❤️ (@KaraboRadebeIII) July 27, 2018
Found out my buddy Kgosto aka @bensharpa transitioned recently. It’s underlined how little time you have with people. In that time though, be present, ask questions and when you ask or… https://t.co/MlIRDiW0PC
— Jamil Buie (@JamilBuie) July 27, 2018
Alotta people don’t know this but, #BenSharpa was working on a project that was gonna have this sound and feel. I was lucky enough to hear the bulk of the recordings... Hopefully it does see an official release, eventually #RIPBenSharpa https://t.co/dQqKR2cdBD
— Chron Burgundy (@chronburgundy) July 27, 2018
Deeply hurt str8 up R.I.P big homie #BenSharpa 1st twas Robo nou ke wena... ???????? what a loss to the Underground hip hop scene, the nation and the world pic.twitter.com/qa5WXj35gM
— Soxx018 (@soxx018) July 27, 2018
Why?… do we have a police protection service
— Really? 8-8 (@Swish_808) July 27, 2018
When?… their duty is to snatch me and arrest my person
Who?… the usual suspect, verbal Kaiser Sose
What?… doing what I must to get by the whole day
Ben Sharpa
The greatest to ever rock the????U played ur part in S.A Hip Hop even took it internationally ????✊ #PoliceBrutality #BenSharpa #LongLiveKing ???????? pic.twitter.com/jQz2ZpmL2F
— Fresh ????rince???????? (@KapitalC6) July 27, 2018
In case you haven't heard Ben Sharpa has passed away yesterday.i remember seeing him in your workahol music video that you made in Jo'burg...he was one of the dopest MCs South Africa has ever seen and thanks for acknowledging him.I've been your No.1 fan since 100K battle Cyphers pic.twitter.com/Sv5ct24wix
— A Savage Caveman by the name of Asiatic (@Wilson22351215) July 27, 2018
Ben Sharpa is still alive as long as his music is...REST IN POWER,he was one of the few real hip hop artists who represented South Africa very well...you can see him in this @COPYWRITE614 from Eastern Conference All Stars one of the most Dopest hip hop group in the world frm USA pic.twitter.com/5ee5nSeAr1
— A Savage Caveman by the name of Asiatic (@Wilson22351215) July 27, 2018
S.A. #hiphop suffered a MASSIVE blow today. ???????? Rest in eternal POWER #BenSharpa! One of the greatest to ever drop bars in the southern hemisphere & the only underground cat with a HYPE mag cover.
— Govan Whittles (@van1go) July 26, 2018
WHY THE LEGEND GOTTA DIE WHILE THE TRAPPERS MULTIPLY?? pic.twitter.com/qw8T3bFiJk
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