Pictures and videos, All the signs Riky Rick showed that he wanted to take his life during interviews
Music composer and rapper Riky Rick’s untimely death by suicide sent shock waves across the South African entertainment industry. Mental health and depression are the leading causes of Riky Rick’s suicidal thoughts. The rapper hinted numerous calls for help, but industry friends and family were too busy with their lives; here are the so many times Riky Rick showed that he wanted to take his life.
Riky Rick King Oumar Interview
Riky Rick Makhado hinted that Mzansi would never hear from him one day during his interview with YouTuber King Oumar. King Oumar asked about the cost of his green outfit, and he revealed that it cost R150 000 plus.
Riky Rick, the Cotton eater, gave one inspiring but alarming signing out.
“Let me tell you something, have faith, take care of your friends and homies, make sure you support young people. Support King Oumar and each other will catch you guys on the other side; if you never hear from me again, I love you; God bless you and good night.”
Interview with Yanga Chief
On 8 September, while hosting rapper Yanga Chief on his show LAB LIVE, Riky Rick admits to suffering from chronic depression and mental anxiety.
“I have suffered from chronic depression and mental anxiety, which I don’t like to share too much because I want to deal with it internally”- Riky Rick.
He revealed that the loss of his father exacerbated his mental condition.
“I lost my father at the time that I needed help.”
His passion for young and unrecognized talent
Riky Makhado knew that one day he would depart from this earth and emphasized passing on the mantle by giving young talent a chance. He introduced Uncle Vinny to the world when he was a mere unrecognized community radio presenter. At the 2017 Metro Awards ceremony, he lashed out at the radio industry after winning the Best Hit Single award. In an emotional speech, before his microphone was switched off, Riky Rick claimed that 90% of the music on the radio is garbage, and the young and ghetto artists must be given the opportunity.