The late Basadi hitmaker was born on 17th February 1992 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was 30 years old at the time of his sudden demise. His father is Peter Tladi, the founder and chief executive of T-Musicman. Peter also founded the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival and is credited for developing the careers of several South African stars, including the late Brenda Fassie and Rebecca Malope.

Tladi was a professional dancer before he transitioned into music. He trained at Danceweb in Johannesburg and was already dancing on the stage by the time he was 11. Tumi represented South Africa on several international stages, including at the Los Angeles Carnival in West Hollywood, in Germany, and in the United Kingdom. In 2012, he was one of the dancers for American stars Jaden Smith and his sister Willow Smith. Locally, he danced for rapper Cassper Nyovest.

Tumi Tladi was gone so soon, and he will truly be missed by the South African hip-hop community. May he rest in eternal peace!