K-rupt

K-rupt
Birth name Carlton Williams Bongo Juma
Also known as K-rupt
Born November 15, 1979, Nairobi, Kenya
Origin Nairobi, Kenya
Died November 29, 2003 (aged 24)
Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Genres Kenyan hip hop
Years active 1999–2003
Labels Ogopa Deejays

Carlton Williams Bongo Juma (15 November 1979 – 29 November 2003), born in Nairobi and better known by his stage name K-rupt, was a Kenyan rapper who had national success in the two years leading up to his murder in 2003.[1] He collaborated with artists such as Fizzle Dogg, Bigpin, and E-Sir, who died earlier the same year. He also did concerts with fellow hip hop musician Nameless (David Mathenge) and was signed to the record label Ogopa Deejays.

K-rupt's hit singles in Kenya included "Changamshwa", "Tukawake" and "Chacha". His single "Dada Njoo" was on the charts at the time of his death.[1] The song "Bamba" with fellow rappers the late E-Sir and Bigpin became a hit. It had been recorded before his stint as a stand-by presenter at Nation FM.

Death

K-rupt was killed by a single gunshot wound in a minibus (known as a matatu in East Africa) while heading from Nanyuki to Nakuru. K-rupt had boarded the minibus on his way to giving a concert in Nakuru. Carjackers boarded the matatu and ordered the driver to stop at Karuga, about seven kilometres down the road. Witnesses said K-rupt, aged 24, argued with the gangsters, who immediately opened fire on him, killing him with a single bullet. They dumped his body in Laikipia Forest according to police reports.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Simmonds, Jeremy (2006). Number One in Heaven: The Heroes Who Died for Rock 'n' Roll. London: Penguin Books. p. 506. ISBN 0-14-102287-6.
  2. ↑ Teng'o, Dan; Amos Ngaira (2003-12-02). "Kenya rap star K-rupt shot dead". Daily Nation. Retrieved 2007-10-06.

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