It's believed that the 42-year-old was rushed to a Johannesburg hospital in the early hours of Thursday morning where he later died.
The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear. Chilli M worked for various radio stations over the years, including YFM, Metro, East Coast Radio and Ukhozi FM.
Tributes have started pouring on social media, with many industry peers remembering him for his talent.
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