British rapper Sway dies aged 44
Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.
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"This hit me like a ton of bricks. Rest in eternal peace and God cover your babies. Til we meet again my friend."
— Kardinal Offishall , Celebrity
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Kardinal Offishall is a rapper and record label executive who expressed his condolences after Sway's passing.
Kash Ahmad was a friend of Sway who confirmed the news of his death.
Sway DaSafo was an award-winning British-Ghanaian rap artist known for his hits and contributions to the grime music scene.
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Sway, whose hits included Still Speedin' and Level Up, was living in Ghana at the time of his death.
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