MERCURY MUSIC PRIZE-nominated rapper Ty has died of coronavirus. The UK hip hop artist, whose real name was Ben Chijioke, has died aged 47, his press team confirmed. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates He was admitted to hospital around early April after showing symptoms of Covid-19.
A fundraising page for the critically acclaimed artist set up after he fell ill said he had been "admitted into the hospital with medical complications related to Covid-19".