Colombo: Sri Lankan hiphop rapper Shiraz alias Rude Bwoy passed away on Monday due to a heart attack during an anti-government protest held in the capital against the ongoing economic and financial crisis.
Shiraz passed away while taking part in the "Go Home Gota" public protest at the Gall Face Green against President Gotabaya Rajpaksa and his government. He had performed Bob Marley's 'Get up, stand up' to entertain the protesters on Monday but collapsed nearly two minutes after ending the song, NewsWire reported.
According to reports, Rude Bwoy was declared dead while he was being rushed to a hospital in an ambulance. The reason given was sudden heart attack.
Sri Lanka is currently facing its worst-ever economic and financial crisis sparking the people to take the streets and stage demonstrations across the island.
According to media reports, people have been protesting for the fourth consecutive day despite heavy rain in the capital. (UNI)