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| Birth name | Linda Mkhize |
| Also known as | Pro Kid |
| Born | 22 June 1981 Soweto, South Africa |
| Died | 8 August 2018 (aged 37)[1] Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1994–2018 |
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| Spouse | Tshimollo Mwelase 2010-2018 |
Linda Mkhize (22 June 1981 – 8 August 2018), better known by his stage name PRO and formerly as Pro Kid, was a South African rapper and producer. He was known for rapping in a mixture of South African township Soweto vernacular (tsotsi taal) and English. His music spoke on township realities.[2] Mkhize contributed to the development of Kasi Rap; he is also regarded as one of the pioneers of South African hip-hop. His work created opportunities and influence other artists such as AKA, Micky m, Red Button, Siya Shezi(Deep soweto), F-eezy,Chippa M K.O, Maseven, Touchline, Emtee, Kwesta and his younger brother DJ Citilyts and many more Kasi rap emcees.