Dee Koala breaks her silence with an emotional video following the death of rapper Bravo Le Roux

Rapper and digital creator Dee Koala has publicly reacted to the passing of fellow musician Bravo Le Roux, who died on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in Switzerland.

The Cape Town–born artist, who was previously romantically linked to Bravo Le Roux, shared a short tribute video on her TikTok page on Friday, 23 January 2026. The clip, which quickly circulated online, was captioned with a single word: “Damn.”

Dee Koala later continued honoring the late rapper on her Instagram Stories, where she reposted memories from their time working together in the studio, reflecting on their creative connection and shared experiences.

Bravo Le Roux had previously addressed their past relationship during a July 2023 podcast interview with Nkuleleko and Culture, confirming that the two briefly dated before he met his current partner, who is also the mother of his daughter.

Following Dee Koala’s tribute, South Africans flooded social media with messages of sympathy and support.

One user commented, “You were the first person I thought of when I heard the news. Askies, Dee .”
Another wrote, “I hope you’re holding up. It’s heartbreaking how we’re reminded to love each other only after someone is gone.”

Others reacted with shock and sorrow, posting broken-heart emojis and brief messages such as “Oh, Dee ,” and “Life is short and unfair .”
Several fans expressed disbelief at the news, while many offered prayers and words of comfort in multiple languages.

Some supporters also recalled discovering Bravo Le Roux’s music through his collaborations, describing his death as devastating to the local hip-hop scene.

In related entertainment news, a previously viral Twitter video of Bravo Le Roux spending time with his partner resurfaced online. The clip, which once fascinated X users for its intimate moments, is now being viewed through a far more emotional lens following his sudden passing.