K-rupt

K-rupt
Birth name Carlton Williams Bongo Juma
Also known as K-rupt
Born (1979-11-15)November 15, 1979, Nairobi, Kenya
Origin Nairobi, Kenya
Died November 29, 2003(2003-11-29) (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 2 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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