He succumbed to cancer.
Martin Wenzel, Presto’s real name, died of cancer at the age of 31.
He was known in the rap scene through the hip hop event “Rap on Wednesday”. He appeared there under the pseudonym Presto and in 2011 became the youngest winner in the event’s history.
About the battle rap with Presto:
“I am very sad that we have lost such a positive person”
His early death was confirmed by, among others, musician Tierstar Andrez. He wrote on Instagram: “Unfortunately, his serious cancer has messed everything up. […] Last year he had to go to the hospital again, and even though he didn’t give up again and continued to fight bravely, all options to keep him alive were exhausted.” He is also very sad about the loss of “such a positive person.” He also posted videos and pictures from earlier rap times.
Here for Tierstar Andrez’s post:
Wenzel made his cancer public in 2022 and repeatedly shared insights into his everyday life with cancer – even moments of chemotherapy. At the end of January 2024 he last posted an update on his Instagram account.