Ten details about Flabba's death

09 March 2015 - 17:17 By Bernice Maune
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We chronicle the details that have emerged after rapper Nkululeko Habedi was tragically killed today.

  • Police have not identified Flabba's 25-year old girlfriend. She was arrested in connection with his death and is yet to appear in court, until then her name cannot be released.
  • According to police, Flabba was allegedly murdered at 2 am on 9 March in Alexandra township. Police were called in at 4 am and his body removed at 8 am.
  • The stabbing took place in Flabba's room, he was stabbed in the heart once. His brother, Tshepang said he watched him die. His cousin, Luyanda Habedi said he had tried to resuscitate him by doing CPR and attempted to stop blood which flowed from the wound.
  • An argument took place between Flabba and his girlfriend before his death. His close friend, Nkululeko says they did not expect it to escalate to a physical altercation.
  • Flabba's last moments were spent in the company of friends at The Sands night club in Sandton on Sunday where his last performance happened, this is according to his friend, Lebo Mothibe.
  • Flabba was born into a family of three. He leaves behind his mother and younger brother Tshepang.
  • He was a father to two children, Lesego and Tshegofatso.
  • Friends and family are unaware of what Flabba and his girlfriend were arguing about.
  • Police are in the process of ascertaining what exactly happened between the couple with the girlfriend having given her statement earlier today.
  • Flabba was in a serious relationship with a woman who is believed to be the mother of his youngest child, a son. His Instagram page is filled with pictures of the woman although it is yet to be confirmed if she is indeed the one who allegedly killed him.

Additional sources: Sapa, News 24, Sowetan, EyeWitness News

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