Remembering Bravo Le Roux: YoungstaCPT shares emotional tribute

When news broke of the passing of South African hip‑hop star Bravo Le Roux, it sent shockwaves through the music community not only because of the talent lost but also because of the deep connections he had with fellow artists.

Among those publicly grieving was YoungstaCPT, one of the country’s most respected rappers and storytellers.

Their collaboration on “Yabo?!” captured the spirit of Cape Town’s streets and showcased the creative chemistry between two artists who shared mutual respect and camaraderie.

Their relationship reflected a bond built through working together, uplifting one another and contributing to the broader South African hip‑hop culture.

So when YoungstaCPT took to social media with a raw, emotional tribute to his friend, fans felt the weight of every word. The post reads like an open conversation with someone he loved dearly - honest, vulnerable and aching with loss.

“How can it be?” the rapper wrote. A question so many of us ask when faced with loss.

“If the good die young, then what does that make me?” This question reveals not only his grief but also his fear and bewilderment in the face of death, a fear many of us harbour but seldom express.

Le Roux was in the prime of his life, creating, performing and inspiring, and the suddenness of his death leaves those left behind asking why and whether life makes any sense at all.

YoungstaCPT’s post calls out how tough the music industry can be, the pressure and the struggles behind the scenes.

Yet in Le Roux’s presence, the rapper writes, there was light, “you illuminated it with your aura & your spirit.”

That contrast, of a vibrant life cut short, is at the heart of his sorrow.

He acknowledges that healing will be a process, admitting that he will hurt for a long time and that he won’t be the same. This honesty, the kind that shows even the strongest among us can break, is what makes the tribute resonate so deeply.

Read the post below:

How can it be? 💔 if the good die young, then what does that make me? You were in the prime years of your life & here I am taking people & life for granted...Please put in a good word for me. I'm trying to make the right choices, but I lose my way.

Our industry is plagued by darkness, yet you illuminated it with your aura & your spirit. I'm afraid of what’s still to come, but I hope it’s nice & quiet wherever you are. May your soul find peace in the afterlife & your daughter be covered by the protection of the Almighty as she grows.

I pray your family finds contentment in this difficult time. From Allah we came & to him we shall return…Ramadaan will help me with the healing, but I will hurt for a long time.

I lost important people in such a short period, and although I have to recover, I won’t be the same… I will truly miss you, Boeber Le Roux. We’ll make some boeber just for you on the 15th night inshallah.

You’re always in my duahs. I’m so sorry if I ever let you down. I wish I knew what to say, but I don’t; there’s just sadness inside me. love you forever, comrade... See you on the other side 🤲🏽.