Jasbir Singh Hayer of Kray Twinz dies after Covid-19 fight

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Image caption, Jasbir and his brother were 'towering figures in the worlds of British Asian Music'

One half of music duo the Kray Twinz has died after being in hospital with Covid-19, his family have confirmed.

Jasbir Singh Hayer spent four weeks in hospital "battling" the virus before he "passed away peacefully" on Tuesday.

Along with his brother Jat, the pair, from Coventry, were "towering figures in the worlds of British Asian Music, bhangra, desi, hip hop and R&B", said BBC presenter Bobby Friction.

The family said the music had "inspired millions around the globe".

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In a post on social media, Mr Hayer's family said: "Your talent was just something else, your brain wired like no other.

"You broke boundaries with your vision and are leaving a legacy that will be remembered as such.

"You gave 100% to anything you put your mind to and would never give up."

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Image caption, The Kray Twinz were producers and DJs

The family asked Mr Hayer's friends and colleagues to celebrate "his warm heart, generous spirit and humour which will be deeply missed".

Tributes have been paid by fellow musicians and fans. Shadow international development secretary and Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston, Preet Gill, also paid her respects.

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