The rapper whose street moniker was Kantai, died early Wednesday morning after years of battling depression.
He breathed his last at the St. Francis Hospital in Kasarani.
A family representative revealed that Kantai died from breathing complications.
A family member close to the star told Kiss100.co.ke, "He has been unwell for a long time now. Depression, ulcers and pressures that come with life got to him."
The rapper has been battling with depression and the source added, "There were days he would lock himself in the house and not eat. He struggled alot with depression."
A fellow artiste who started the music journey around the same time Kantai did, has spoken out about the fallen icon.
MC Sharon posted on her social media:
"THE SUN SETS YET AGAIN ON ANOTHER KENYAN SUPERSTAR AND TRAILBLAZER CHRIS KANTAI. GUTTED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT GIVEN THE DEEP HISTORY WE HAD IN THIS RAP GAME AND ALSO AS VERY CLOSE FRIENDS."
The news of his passing shocked the femcee to the core.
In her tribute she added, "It was a blessing to know you from the onset and I thank you for the contribution you made to the journey we continue to chart today; my personal one included."
My biggest regret is not reaching out sooner like we had planned and being there for you when you must have needed it because life took us to different places and spaces. You were proud just like myself and was never one to cower in the face of adversary or ask for help randomly but that is that Maasai spirit and I am saddened no less at your timely demise.
She concluded, "Now, like many others all I got is memories and a posthumous celebration of a life lived to its best. I know you did your best and on behalf of the music industry, I apologize that you ended up forgotten at the end.
Rest in power my G and say hi to 2pac and Biggie for me. That heavenly hip hop symphony just got more litty."
