Costa Titch’s Mother Shares Heartfelt Tribute

Costa Titch’s mother has shared an emotional tribute reflecting on her son’s death, revealing his heart condition and honouring his legacy as a kind soul who lived with purpose beyond fame.

Years after the tragic death of South African rapper Costa Titch, his mother, Lara Langeveld, has shared a deeply emotional tribute on Instagram, expressing her enduring grief and longing for her late son. Costa Titch, whose real name was Constantinos Tsobanoglou, died suddenly in March 2023 after collapsing on stage during a live performance at the Ultra South Africa music festival in Johannesburg.

In her touching message, Langeveld offered a rare glimpse into the personal pain behind the public tragedy. She reflected on the emotional toll that fame took on her son, revealing that the official cause of death was a previously undiagnosed heart condition, exacerbated by prolonged stress and exhaustion. The combination, she said, led to an irregular heartbeat and a fatal seizure while performing.

The Instagram post served as a reminder that behind the stage presence and fame was a kind-hearted young man who carried the weight of his career with quiet strength. “I love you, my son. Forever,” Langeveld wrote, a powerful and enduring statement of maternal love. She described Costa as a gentle soul, full of warmth and integrity, whose presence lit up every room and whose laugh was unforgettable.

She also addressed the burden of public life, expressing her own sense of guilt and questioning whether a more ‘ordinary’ life might have spared him such hardship. Yet, she ultimately acknowledged that her son was doing what he loved and would never have chosen a different path. “You never chased fame. You chased purpose,” she wrote, noting that Costa stood for unity, love, and positivity—qualities that made him a beacon for many young South Africans.

Costa Titch’s sudden passing at the age of 28 shocked the music industry and fans alike, coming just one month after the death of fellow rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes. The two losses marked a dark chapter for South African hip hop, prompting nationwide mourning and reflection.

Langeveld’s tribute not only honours her son’s memory but also highlights the emotional complexities that often come with life in the spotlight. It is a poignant reminder of the humanity behind fame, and of a mother’s love that continues to endure beyond the final curtain.

As Costa Titch’s music and message continue to resonate with fans across the globe, his mother’s words offer comfort, context, and a powerful testimony to a life lived with authenticity and purpose.