The news about DJ Dimplez\u2019s death was confirmed by his family in a statement that said the \u2018Way Up\u2019 artist succumbed to a brain haemorrhage.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with deep sadness that the Mooi family announces the untimely passing of Boitumelo Athiel Mooi, popularly known as DJ Dimplez,\u201d the family said. \u201cWe ask for your space and respect as we process Tumi’s tragic passing. Thank you for your understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n
His death was met with a deluge of condolences from fellow artists and industry bodies on social media.<\/p>\n
\u201cHeaven has gained another music pioneer,\u201d the South African Music Performance Rights Association said. \u201cWe extend our deepest condolences to the Mooi family, friends and fans. Lala Ngoxolo [rest in peace].\u201d<\/p>\n
The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) wrote: \u201cIn loving memory of Tumi \u2018DJ Dimplez\u2019 Mooi, RiSA would like to send heartfelt condolence to the Mooi family, friends and fans for their loss. Rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ambitiouz Entertainment wrote: \u201cHeaven has gained another giant. Our deepest condolences to the Mooi family, friends and fans. Rest easy DJ Dimplez.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
South African hip hop producer DJ Dimplez died at the weekend, six days after South Africans mourned the passing of top rapper Rick Riky, whose memorial service the DJ had attended on Friday. He was 29.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12963,"featured_media":2783,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,31],"tags":[7,14,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-2786","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"category-music","9":"tag-apie-project","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-music"},"yoast_head":"\n