Sway Rapper Death

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How it changed

1. 17 Sep

   The news was announced by the Mobo awards, with whom Sway won best hip-hop act in 2005, the first unsigned act to do so.

   2 outlets · The Guardian
2. 18 Sep

   The rapper was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010 and went into remission later that year.

   2 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 5 articles

• 18 Sep KSI leads tributes to British rapper Sway after his death aged 44British rapper Sway, who won the Mobo Awards for best hip hop artist in 2005, passed away at age 44. The musician's death was announced by the Mobo Awards on Instagram, where they honored his contributions to music and expressed condolences to his family and friends. Fellow artists like KSI and Lemar paid tribute to Sway, acknowledging his impact on their careers and his enduring influence in the hip-hop community…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep British rapper Sway dies aged 44British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo died at age 44 in Ghana. The Mobo organization first reported his death on social media, later confirmed by his friend Kash Ahmad to BBC News. Diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010 and in remission since then, Sway was known for his witty style and positive messages in hip-hop, emerging alongside early grime artists like Dizzee Rascal. He won a Mobo Award in 2006 and had…BBC
• 18 Sep KSI leads tributes to British rapper Sway after his death aged 44British rapper Sway, known for winning the first Mobo Award for best hip hop artist as an unsigned act in 2005, died at age 44. KSI paid tribute to Sway on Instagram, calling him a "father figure" who believed in his potential and helped shape his career. The Mobo Awards organization also mourned Sway's passing, emphasizing his significant impact on British hip hop culture. Alongside his music career, Sway appeared…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep Sway Dasafo death: Award-winning London rapper dies age 44 as KSI leads tributes to 'true legend'London rapper Sway DaSafo died at age 44, with fellow artists and fans expressing their condolences online. KSI, a prominent YouTuber and rapper, led the tributes by praising DaSafo for his support and mentorship during his early career. The MOBO Awards also honored DaSafo's significant contribution to British hip-hop in 2005 when he won Best Hip-Hop Act despite not having released an album yet, beating out…Evening Standard
• 17 Sep Sway, Mobo-winning British rapper, dies aged 44British rapper Sway, known for his influential work in the UK hip-hop scene and winning the Mobo Award for best hip-hop act in 2005 as an unsigned artist, died at age 44 at his home in Ghana. Born Derek Safo, he rose to fame with singles like "Up Your Speed" and "Little Derek," which broke into the UK Top 40. His career spanned over a decade, during which he collaborated with various artists including Ed Sheeran and…The Guardian

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