Industry Players And Fans React To The Untimely Death Of @CitiLyts_SA #RIPCitiLyts

On a more sombre note, industry players and fans woke up to the tragic news that Sandile Nkululeko Mkhize also known as DJ Citi Lyts had passed on. The producer was shot 8 times in Soweto in the early hours this morning. His family and close friends woke up to the news that Sandile died in the early hours of Monday morning.

“I can confirm that Sandile passed away at 12:30 am in the morning," family spokesperson Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini tells Drum.

"They were ambushed and that is ambushed that is the best way to put it. They coupled up; four guys came out of nowhere, stopped them, and shot them in their heads. They fought as much as they can, and the guys shot them. I can’t confirm how many they were in the car yet, but this happened at Dube, Soweto.”

DJ City Lyts discovered his love for rap music at Yoeville Primary School as he participated in school activities such as Hip Hop & Pantsula dance groups and also partaking in the school choir. In high school he formed a hip-hop group called Flipside. This kicked off his career with performances at club events such as BlackOrchard and Club Keys.

Citi Lyts opportunity to DJ was when met hip-hop artist F Eezy and worked with him as a DJ and hype man. He later went on to work with his brother Pro- Kid which assisted in further building on his skills as a DJ.

It was his music circle of friends that led him to meet and work with the producer behind SA biggest song 'Roll-up', 'Washa', 'Vura', 'Ruff' and the award-winning artist Emtee Da Hustler, that his career catapulted putting a spot light on him as one of SA DJ’s to watch-out for.

Industry players and fans react to the news and share their heartfelt condolences to the late Citi Lyts - Rest in Power, Citi Lyts;

Sad day… Rest In Power DJ Citi Lyts ????????

— SlikourOnLife (@slikouron) February 14, 2022

I just received horrible news, I am literally shaking... @CitiLyts_SA was shot 8 times in Soweto last night, Sandile is dead!????????????

— #TheMixUp (@C_liveDj) February 14, 2022

Farewell my brother???? Thank you for believing in me. Citi Lyts Forever

— S.O.O.N 2 (@TouchlineTruth) February 14, 2022

Our brother Citi Lyts is gone forever ????????

— MR MAKHADO (@rikyrickworld) February 14, 2022

DJ Citi Lyts????????????
????????????I hope it’s not true ???????? pic.twitter.com/Os7G134Mvn

— RASHID KAY™ (@rashid_kay) February 14, 2022

Condolences to DJ Citi Lyts family, friends and fans. May God cover you. Rest In Peace ????

— Brother Bear ???? (@Blaklez) February 14, 2022

RIP Citi Lyts, one of the realest brothers I ever met. This one hurts really deep. Till we meet again my G ????????????

— #DonaldDreams (@DonaldInDenial) February 14, 2022

DJ Citi Lyts has passed away in a hijacking that led to him being shot 8 times last night, 13 February in Soweto. May his soul rest in peace. ❤???? pic.twitter.com/PnAGWBY27M

— 9ice Entertainment (@9ice_Ent) February 14, 2022

Citi Lyts . Horrible and horrific way to go out. Tragic the stuff we do to one another as humans ????

— Solomzi (@Solphendukaa) February 14, 2022

R.I.P Dj Citi Lyts . It was a huge honour knowing you and having the privilege to work with you. Wishing strength and love to your family ???? ????

— #HighlyDevotedOutNow (@KingSweetKid) February 14, 2022

???? Devastated to learn about the passing of Citi Lyts. Condolences to his family, friends and all those who held him dear to his heart. RIP soja lam’ ????????✨✨✨????????????

— FatherOfZenOUTNOW! (@KiDXsa) February 14, 2022

And just like that , both my boys , the Mkhize brothers , are gone ????????????????. Citi Lyts , ProKid pic.twitter.com/4RC80LPGtN

— Dippy Padi (@Ms_Dippy) February 14, 2022

Life is cruel ????. Farewell Citi Lyts ????

— ???? (@itsmanjobruh) February 14, 2022

Damn, Prokid's younger brother DJ Citi Lyts passed away. One of SA Hip-Hop’s Best. ????????

Rest in Peace Citi Lyts ????????
Love & Light ✨ #RIPCITILYTS pic.twitter.com/nA1KKG1qVe

— CultureCollecter (@CulturCollecter) February 14, 2022

Citi Lyts this right here was dope beat????????????Rest easy brother you shall be missed by your family, friends n Hip Hop???? pic.twitter.com/7puuExJaXQ

— Neo Jama (@JAMA_NM) February 14, 2022

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— JAY JODY (@OriginalJayJody) February 14, 2022

this shit does not make sense bro. ????

— somnyama, yena yedwa. (@blxckie___) February 14, 2022

City lights????

— KhuliYano (@KhuliChana) February 14, 2022

????‍♂️???????? #RIPCitilyts

— #Uzuka (@Musiholiq_Nuz) February 14, 2022

Absolutely devastating ???? Rip Citi Lyts ???????? Condolences to the mkhize family pic.twitter.com/Gt0HKR2Vyh

— 16V (@L_Tido) February 14, 2022