British Rapper Cadet, 28, Dies in a Car Crash: Celebrities Pay Tributes

British rapper Cadet died in a car crash in Betley in the early hours of Sunday morning after. He was 28.

According to the Associated Press, Cadet, whose real name was Blaine Cameron Johnson, was a passenger in a taxi. He was on his way to Keele University in Staffordshire where he was booked to perform a late-night gig.

He was then involved in a car accident after his taxi collided with another vehicle. According to Staffordshire Police, a two-car collision happened at approx. 1:30 a.m. in the Betley village, which is 150 miles northwest of London.

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The 28-year-old rapper passed away in the tragic incident while the drivers of both vehicles were rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Shortly after Cadet's passing news emerged multiple stars paid tribute to the late musician. Casyo 'Krept' Johnson told BBC that he was "heartbroken" after he heard that Cadet was no more.

Here're celebrities who paid respect to him on social media sites including Instagram and Twitter.

Here're the posts, check them out.

My life will never be the same again. I love you and will forever miss you. I cant believe it. I am heartbroken. Rest in peace cuz. You finally started getting the recognition you deserved. Im so proud of you. My left lung. Im devestated and broken right now ???? pic.twitter.com/125pWPMzO1

— TALLY (@kreptplaydirty) February 9, 2019

RIP Cadet. Our thoughts are with his family and friends ?? pic.twitter.com/peja1c36FA

— BBC Radio 1Xtra (@1Xtra) February 9, 2019

RIP my lil bro ???????? #Cadet #UnderratedLegend Life can be so cruel. Thinking of the family, friends and all his fans ????

— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) February 9, 2019

Heartbroken to hear about Cadet. He was a true story teller and from my neck of the woods.

The music is forever my g.

— Loyle (@LoyleCarner) February 9, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

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@callmecadet My big bro. No cap when I say this, my BIG BRO. You looked after man and made sure I was good. We just went silver, we just won awards together, we had one of the biggest UK hits last year and we were put onto the Wireless line up. I can’t believe this fr man. Just bought ur new crib aswell ?? I’m so baffled I can’t lie, you were too young and in your prime, this was meant to be YOUR year! We’ll always have love for you my guy, if you knew Cadet personally, you would know he wouldn’t want any of us to be sad rn tho, More condolences to @kreptplaydirty and the rest of your family ???? Long Live Blaine, #RIPCadet, the motherfucking OG.. The #UnderratedLegend became the Legend he is. ????

A post shared by Deno Driz (@denodriz) on Feb 9, 2019 at 4:39am PST

 

 

 

 

 

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Look at what everyone is saying about you, I proper don’t even know what to type this feels mad weird. I was gonna write a long speech about how I met you and what you’ve done for me but where does man start. Everyone loves you look at what everyone has to say about your heart and character. This guy ALWAYS, as in literally every single time I see him greets me with a “I love you lil bro”, the last few times we’ve seen each other that’s all we say, we haven’t even caught up, man just sees you and you say you know I love you lil bro and I say bro from early I love you. This guy has saved my arse when I was dead broke and made it a duty to let me know you’ve got my back, like that’s all you say and remind me. IThis man exudes love. I can’t even explain how clean hearted you are, look what you mean to everyone. No one will ever forget you big bro, words can’t do anything justice right now but rest in peace to the absolute REALEST and I can say that with my hand on my heart. Love you bro

A post shared by #MERKY (@stormzy) on Feb 9, 2019 at 6:12am PST

Waking up to the terrible news that Cadet has passed away. I can’t believe it. Such a talent, and a lovely guy, always smiling, infectious energy. My thoughts are with his family, and close friends at this time.

— Grime Kids OUT NOW (@DJTarget) February 9, 2019

Funeral and memorial services for the late rapper will be announced in the coming days. Rest in Peace Cadet!

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