Pono he died on November 6 of a heart attack. Legendary rapper associated with, among others, ZIP Composition he passed away three weeks after his 49th birthday.
Pono – his real name was Rafał Artur Poniedzielski – he was one of the leaders of the Polish hip-hop scene. He was also a social activist and entrepreneur. Since 1997, he has been co-creating the collective ZIP Composition. He was also a co-founder of the group Ziperhe also recorded solo.
Collection for Pono’s daughter. Storm on the Internet
The fundraiser started by Pono’s daughter’s mother aroused a lot of excitement online.
“Rafał’s greatest love was his daughter Misia, about whom he always spoke with tenderness and pride. Today, her life changed in an instant. That is why this collection was created – with a view to securing her future as her father would do: with responsibility, care and love. The collected funds will be used to ensure Misia’s stable everyday functioning, development and a safe future,” we read in the description of the campaign organized by Karina Wacławik.
The goal was set at 500,000. PLN, currently the account has just over 8,000. zloty. The collection caused mainly negative comments from fans and parts of the hip-hop community. Some people directly write that it is “preying” on death, critical voices appeared not only on Pono’s profile, but also under the fundraiser. “Financial support, however, should go to children who are fighting for their lives and health” – is one of the milder voices.
The Pono family issued a statement on this matter.
“Dear fans, dear community, we are aware that our actions may arouse various emotions. Yesterday we mentioned the collection, which was created in response to numerous questions about the possibility of supporting Michalina. We understand that PONO valued his privacy and many aspects of his life may have been less known. This initiative is an open possibility for those who want to make this gesture in their own time and on their own terms. We encourage you to approach it calmly and without hasty judgments,” we read on the profile of the deceased rapper.
Pono’s solo achievements close the album “Pondemia” from 2021. He released the song in August this year “Only child” with participation Siskin (prod. Folk). On November 20, a day before the funeral, the last song recorded with Pono was released online “Living Legend” RPK bonusin which they also appeared OSTR, Bizarre, Liroy and DJ HWR.