Dylan Kardashian † (born: Dylan Musanhu; February 27, 1996 - February 27, 2021 [aged 25]) was a Zimbabwean creative director, influencer and brand manager to South African television personality and actress Khanyi Mbau. Kardashian gained fame after Nicki Minaj regrammed a side by side photo featuring him and her.[1]
Discovery & Career[]
In October 2013, rapper Nicki Minaj regrammed a photo of her and Dylan Kardashian on her Instagram profile and the photograph quickly received over 60,000 “likes”. Nicki Minaj has gone to repost 4 photos of graphic work created by Dylan as well as liking 13 photos on his Instagram page. Other celebrities who have recognized his Instagram work include reality TV stars Snooki, Kim and Khloe Kardashian.
In April 2015, Kardashian joined South African media personality Khanyi Mbau on her radio show, Coup De Grace on South African radio station YFM. Kardashian covered the entertainment international wrap up where he covered trending celebrity hot topics.
In January 2016, Dylan Kardashian was one of the social media stars to kick off the E! Red Carpet season at the Golden Globes Watch Along Party held in London.[2]
In September 2017, Kardashian attended the 10 Year Anniversary celebration launch of Keeping Up With The Kardashians hosted by E! Entertainment in London.[3]
Death[]
On February 27, 2021, his 25th birthday, Dylan Kardashian passed away by taking his own life, but no further details were revealed.