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Gigi Lamayne mourns loss of partner

A heartbroken Gigi Lamyne took to social media to mourn the loss of her boyfriend Liberty Mike Mhlanga.

Gigi shared the tragic news with her followers, although the cause of death has not yet been revealed. A statement shared by Gigi read, “It is with great sorrow that the Mhlanga family is here to announce the passing of their son Liberty Mike Mhlanga aka YBK. Please keep the Mhlanga family in your prayers.”

Captioning the post, the rapper wrote, “Forever you my babe. Forever us. ♾️ ❤️ @ybkvision ?️?️❤️ We had our whole lives ahead of us. I’m in pain. Liberty. We were so close to writing this story. Your last post … could you feel it somehow ? We were grown and ready. Why ????? ? God. Mina Angsazi. Let your will be done.”

 

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The “last post” Gigi refers to above was YBK’s appreciation post to her. It read, “YBK: Ride or die wish I had noticed sooner wanna spend the rest of my life with you. Gigi: The Ciara template worked y’all. 10 + years of friendship. Nothing can deter me from my happy ever after with you. To slaying dragons and Caprinhas in Miami I love you king . I choose you. #GoneGirl.”

 

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One of Gigi’s comments on the post read, “Reporter: Who styled you? Who in the stu [studio] cooking with you? Who can legit make me smile at 80, wrinkly and frail with dentures on? Vision!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Forever! Square up. ❤️ ?.”

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