Costa Titch Video Shows Him Collapsing On Stage

• Costa Titch video footage has emerged, showing the young rapper collapsing on stage during his performance.
• Footage on social media showed Tsobanoglou stumbling and falling to the ground during his set before being helped to his feet. 
• He continued to perform and finished his track a few seconds later before falling for a second time.
• The incident reportedly happened on Saturday in front of fans at the Ultra Music Festival at the Nasrec Expo Centre. 

Footage on social media showed Tsobanoglou stumbling and falling to the ground during his set before being helped to his feet. 

He continued to perform and finished his track a few seconds later before falling for a second time.

RIP Costa Titch

— 𝐍𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐞 (@nwanyebinladen) March 11, 2023

South African rapper Costa Titch, whose real name was Constantinos Tsobanoglou, died at 28 after collapsing while performing on stage in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

The incident reportedly happened on Saturday in front of fans at the Ultra Music Festival at the Nasrec Expo Centre. 

The musician’s family announced his passing on his Instagram account, saying, “It is with deep pain that we find ourselves having to acknowledge his passing at this time. Please keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord .” The statement did not mention a cause of death.

Tsobanoglou was a growing sensation in South Africa and one of the biggest stars of amapiano, a style of music characterized by deep house, log-drum-driven basslines, and soulful piano melodies. 

His rap style combines South Africa’s culture, style, and indigenous languages with international rap sub-genres like trap music, which originated in Atlanta’s thriving hip-hop scene.

Tsobanoglou was born in Nelspruit in northeastern South Africa and had already had a successful career in dance before becoming a rapper. 

His song “Big Flexa” made him a star across Africa after it became successful on TikTok. 

The rapper had recently partnered with a music label started by Senegalese-American musician Akon, who was featured on a remix of “Big Flexa.”

The festival where he was performing, Ultra South Africa, said it was “devastated” by the young rapper’s death. 

“Costa was a galvanizing voice amongst South Africa’s amapiano scene – a talented rapper, dancer, singer, songwriter, collaborator, and friend to the festival,” the statement read.

Tsobanoglou’s death comes just a month after his friend and collaborator, fellow rapper AKA, was killed in a shooting.

Tributes have been paid to the late rapper, with many expressing their condolences on social media. 

UK electronic music group Clean Bandit left a broken heart emoji on the post, while Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse wrote, “Rest in peace” with a tearful emoji. 

The Southern African Music Rights Organisation also paid their respects, writing on Twitter, “SAMRO is saddened by the passing of popular rapper Costa Tsobanoglou, better known as Costa Titch. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and broader music industry.”

SAMRO is saddened by the passing of popular rapper Costa Tsobanoglou, better known as Costa Titch.

Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and broader music industry. #RIPCostaTitch

— SAMRO (@SAMROMusic) March 12, 2023

Costa Titch’s legacy in the music industry will undoubtedly continue to inspire and influence generations to come.