Ranks ATM said it was as simple as Riky being blown away by a performance of his. Riky gave the likes of The Big Hash, Costa Titch and Ranks ATM all verses for their songs at some point, the latter for a song titled Different that also features Emtee. Uncle Vinny now rubs shoulders with Wizkid, Nasty C and other big stars. "You need to give this li'l nigga a job, he's the youngest motherfucker on the radio, give him a chance," Riky told Slikour, before leaving a pint-sized Uncle Vinny to introduce himself. Riky introduced Uncle Vinny to rap veteran and media personality Slikour during an interview at Back to the City towards the end of the 2010s. Countless South African artists and creatives are where they are today in their careers largely because of a Riky Rick co-sign. Rapper and singer J Molley wrote on Instagram that Riky "believed in all of us more than we did".
Riky was an influential figure in popular culture with a reputation for being "selfless" - this much is evident from tributes by fellow artists and industry insiders. His death has hit many people, even those who weren't close to him or huge fans of his music, because he was so much more than just a massively popular musician. Riky was open about his struggle with depression, speaking about it in his Lab Live podcast in September 2020. While the cause of death wasn't officially confirmed, it's said to have been suicide. "Riky 'Rick' Makhado, 34, sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning (23rd February) in Johannesburg." This was the statement Riky Rick's family released about the death of the rapper, producer, fashion icon, entrepreneur and actor. His death at the age of 34 has left many reeling. Countless South African musicians are where they are today because of the rapper's big-hearted approach to the industry.
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