South African music fans have watched Prince Kaybee, born Kabelo Motsamai, dominate dance floors and charts. But recently, the award-winning DJ took a very different stage social media to share an intimate, heart-wrenching story: the final days of his beloved mother.
Her passing earlier this month after an illness has left Prince Kaybee navigating a grief he describes as both deep and complicated. In a candid post on Tuesday, he recounted the immense suffering she endured and the lingering questions of “why?” that often accompany loss.
— PRINCE KAYBEE (@KabeloMusic) September 8, 2025
“She Suffered”: Witnessing a Mother in Pain
Prince Kaybee shared that his mother had been scheduled for surgery her first ever that could have significantly improved her quality of life. But just days before the consultation, she passed away.
“Today is the day we booked her first-ever surgery consultation that could’ve changed her life. But no, God had other plans. She had to die a few days before her surgery after all that she went through,” he wrote.
He described the physical and emotional toll of her illness with raw honesty: “She suffered. I saw in her eyes how excruciating the pain was. She walked, and I could hear her breathe through the pain in the most difficult gasps. She went through financial exhaustion. People that love her, like me, also suffered looking at her go through all that.”
Social media reactions have been overwhelmingly supportive, with fans expressing empathy and sharing similar experiences of loss. Many noted the bravery it took for a public figure to expose such private grief.
I just wanna discuss God, if he exists.
My mother was one of the most faithful people I know, kept the loyalty and faith in her God, prayed on average twice a day, sometimes overnight because I used to listen to her cry in prayer throughout the night because my room was right…
— PRINCE KAYBEE (@KabeloMusic) September 9, 2025
Grappling With Irreplaceable Loss
The DJ admitted the depth of his sorrow, highlighting the irreplaceable role his mother played in his life.
“I have lost the oldest person that loved me through all my flaws. The only person I could share anything with without being judged. But guess what, she is dead,” he wrote.
Prince Kaybee also reflected on the spiritual tension of his loss, grappling with faith and fate: “And for some reason, there’s a God that is all-powerful and capable of everything and anything orchestrating all this as part of his plan. If she had to die, let her die but not like this, not to a point she can’t speak or hold her own hand up.”
This honesty has struck a chord with many South Africans who admire his openness in an industry often dominated by surface-level glamour.
I suffer from SERIOUS AMNESIA and I am abit emotional and frustrated at how my memory is deteriorating man.💔 I am scared this will lead to missing life opportunities which will make me very incompetent and I HATE THAT.
I have some underlying condition affecting my brain(experts…
— PRINCE KAYBEE (@KabeloMusic) June 2, 2025
Personal Struggles Amid Public Grief
This heartbreak comes on the heels of Prince Kaybee opening up about his own health challenges. In June, he revealed he suffers from serious amnesia, a condition affecting both his memory and emotional wellbeing.
“I suffer from serious amnesia, and I am a bit emotional and frustrated at how my memory is deteriorating,” he wrote. He admitted the condition has impacted his daily life and career, saying, “I am scared this will lead to missing life opportunities, which will make me very incompetent—and I hate that… I wonder how long I can keep what is left of my memory bank.”
His vulnerability has sparked conversations on mental health and chronic illness among South African celebrities, highlighting the pressures of fame while dealing with personal struggles.
Remembering a Mother, Honoring a Life
For Prince Kaybee, the loss is both personal and public, a reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring love between a mother and child. Fans continue to share messages of support, reminding the DJ that even in the darkest moments, the community stands with him.
His story is a testament not just to grief, but to courage—the courage to feel, to speak, and to allow the world a glimpse of life beyond the stage lights.
{Source: The Citizen}
Featured Image: Fakaza News
