Junior King

Rapper

Birth Year 1996

Birthplace Gqeberha, South Africa

DEATH DATE Dec 11, 2025

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About

South African rapper, dancer, choreographer, and social media personality best known for his 2025 albums "My Revenge" and "Danser Tot N Rapper 2," which was a collaborative effort with rapper Kay Medusa. Some of his best-known tracks include "DIE GHETTO" and "NEE FOK." He became widely popular through TikTok and other social media platforms by sharing videos of his high-energy performances and original choreography.

Before fame

He was raised in the Eastern Cape, primarily in Port Elizabeth and Kariega. Prior to his transition to rapping, he initially gained recognition as a dancer and founded several notable dance crews while also serving as a mentor for local youth through King Dance Studio, which he established in Kariega.

Trivia

Along with his lifelong best friend and collaborator Kay Medusa, he took home more awards than any other nominee at the 2025 Public Health Entertainment Awards. He achieved the rare distinction of winning every category for which he was nominated, including Male Artist of the Year.

Family life

He was born Dugulth Darian Denver Ferreira to parents Marian and Max. He went on to become a father to several children and marry performing artist and influencer Reece Lane. In December 2025, he was tragically killed in a head-on collision with a truck near Verkeerdevlei. Two of his children were also in the car with him but survived the tragic accident after being rushed to the hospital. 

Associated with

He has performed, choreographed, and worked with some of South Africa's most renowned artists, including Boity Thulo and Cassper Nyovest.