The family of the late Rikhado “Riky Rick” Makhado is carrying on his legacy by releasing a new song using AI.
The rapper took his life on February 23, 2022, at age 34; he dropped a cryptic tweet that reads, “I’ll return a stronger man”.
The term comes from one of his songs.
Ganja Beatz, Audio Militia, and writer Lebo Machudi worked on the new song titled Stronger, which was developed using AI; the lyrics were inspired by the late rapper’s tweets.
The news song is said to enhance and support mental health.
“Our hope is that the Riky Rick Foundation for the Promotion of Artivism will inspire individuals and organizations to care for young people, for mental health and well-being as well as participate in bringing about the changes we want in society – in essence – to Stay Shining,” affirmed Louisa Zondo, Riky Rick’s beloved mother.
Riky Rick partner Bianca at #RikyRickFoundation speak on new Riky Rick song which is made of AI pic.twitter.com/9BcTlyZe16
— SAHIPHOP (@SAHIPHOPFEEDs) June 15, 2023