He was known for hosting some of the biggest events in the country and one was Pop Bottles, which he managed to take outside o the country. But DJ Tumi 'DJ Dimplez' Mooi did not live to see his Pop Bottles come together for the year 2023. DJ Dimplez died on 6 March 2022 after suffering a sudden brain haemorrhage. The family spokesperson Shekeshe Mokgosi said the passing of the Amantombazane hitmaker has not been easy on the family.

LEAVING A LEGACY

Fulfilling his wishes, his family will be hosting his annual Pop Bottles events alongside Rusco Experiential. Still not ready to open up about their loss, the Mooi family says they are still processing the loss. Sazi Ngcobo of Rusco Experiential says, "Dimplez created Pop Bottles to be a platform that promotes and supports South African urban culture and lifestyle. And we felt it important to continue this and increase the support and upliftment of the local urban movement.,' he says. "Pop Bottles holds a very special place in my heart as I have personally been involved with the brand for just under a decade. From being involved in sponsorship of the entity with my time in corporate with Miller Genuine Draft and Moët Hennessy, to Rusco Experiential having been directly involved in the execution of the event through being the agency of former sponsors.'

WORKING WITH DJ DIMPLEZ FAMILY

Before anything, Sazi says they needed to get a blessing from DJ Dimplez's family.' From getting the blessing to continue with the property, the Mooi family is still involved in the property to ensure that we are still aligned with Tumi's vision. We believe what Tumi would have wanted is exactly what we are doing. To keep his baby and vision alive, to give local hip hop and the culture a platform to shine, and mostly to give people an occasion where they can come and enjoy themselves with their peers,' he adds. The partnership will ensure that Pop Bottles is run and executed at the same high level that their supporters have come to expect and enjoy over the years. "Post the tribute event held after the untimely passing of Dimplez, we believe that his spirit will always be alive, and as a result feel it best to focus on resurrecting the event itself and maintain the vision.'