Priddy Ugly Pens Heartfelt Farewell To Close Friend Bravo Le Roux
Priddy Ugly Pens Heartfelt Farewell To Close Friend Bravo Le Roux. Award-winning South African rapper Priddy Ugly, born Ricardo Montaner, has shared a heartfelt farewell following the passing of his close friend and musical collaborator, Bravo Le Roux, born Sinesipho Peter.
The hip-hop community was left reeling after confirmation that Bravo Le Roux died in Switzerland at the age of 30. His family announced his passing on January 23, 2026, remembering him as a devoted father and a deeply passionate artist whose influence stretched far beyond his years.
Known as a rising force in South African hip-hop, Bravo worked alongside respected names such as Priddy Ugly, Sjava, and Dee Koala, steadily carving out a legacy rooted in authenticity and cultural pride. Priddy Ugly took to Instagram to honour his friend in a deeply emotional tribute.
The post was accompanied by a tranquil sunset image from the Cape, a place rich with memories the two once shared. In his caption, Priddy Ugly reflected on their final moments together, recalling how Bravo treated him to lunch and guided him to a remote, beautiful spot he felt his friend needed at the time.
He wrote that their conversations were always centred on love, African pride, fatherhood, and life itself, emphasising that their bond was genuine and deeply personal. Priddy Ugly also shared how Bravo would often call while travelling abroad, sending messages of encouragement and sharing life in real time.
He admitted to the quiet pain of missing a recent call and the eerie realisation that he had been wearing Bravo’s merchandise unknowingly in the days before his passing. The tribute closed with a simple but powerful message: “I’ll truly miss our convos. Love to the real.”
Their creative connection was most recently captured on the 2025 collaboration “Bathini Ngam,” which also featured Inkosi Yama Ndebele and, in some versions, Ziggy4x. The track served as a reflection of their shared artistic vision and cultural roots, further cementing their closeness.
Fans have since revisited the song, pointing to it as a testament to the chemistry and brotherhood they shared, with many affectionately referring to Bravo as “Pravo” in their tributes.
Since the news broke, tributes have poured in from across the South African music industry, with artists and fans alike celebrating Bravo Le Roux’s commitment to emotional honesty, African identity, and meaningful storytelling. These are the same qualities echoed in Priddy Ugly’s farewell.
Priddy Ugly, a veteran of the local hip-hop scene and multiple SAMA award winner, has not issued any further public statements, choosing instead to let his tribute speak for itself.
Bravo Le Roux may be gone, but his voice, his values, and his impact remain.
Rest in peace, Bravo Le Roux.
Love to the real. 🕊️
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