{
  "id": 392997,
  "title": "Rolex Dee’s father collapsed, died after news of son vomiting blood in detention [VIDEO]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/rolex-dees-father-collapsed-died-after-news-of-son-vomiting-blood-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T17:11:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/09/rolex-dees-father-collapsed-died-after-news-of-son-vomiting-blood-in-detention-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tragic news has struck the world of music as Nigerian artist Rolex Dee has lost his father. The musician's father passed away just days after learning of his son's dire situation in police custody. The unfortunate incident was brought to light through a video posted by the singer's mother on social media, which has since gone viral.\n\nIn the emotional video, Rollex's mother, who appears to be separated from her husband, can be seen weeping at her son's funeral. She recalls the day when they went to Taye Currency's house to plead for their son's release. It was on that fateful day that a video emerged showing Rollex Dee vomiting blood in custody. Tragically, his father succumbed to his anguish just a day after receiving the distressing news.\n\nThe mother's plea to Nigerians for assistance in securing her son's release was met with widespread sympathy. She expressed deep regret for her son's actions during his clash with singer Pasuma, which ultimately led to his arrest. Despite the pleas of Rollex's mother and others, the police failed to provide medical attention to the critically ill musician.\n\nIt is reported that Rollex Dee was a staunch supporter of Taye Currency during their feud, even going so far as to expose alleged secrets about Taye, which resulted in his own arrest. Witness the heart-wrenching moment of Rollex's mother speaking out below (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbyYf-NtInV/?igsh=MTI1Z3ljcGt5a2lyeA==).",
  "summary": "Nigerian musician, Afunso Ridwan Abiola, better known by his stage name, Rolex Dee, has lost his father. The singer’s father died a few days ago after hearing the news about his son vomiting blood in police custody. The news of the incident was made public by Rollex Dee’s mother in a video that surfaced on […] Rolex Dee’s father collapsed, died after news of son vomiting blood in detention [VIDEO]",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian artist Rolex Dee's father died after learning of son's condition.",
    "Video shows Rollex vomiting blood in police custody.",
    "Mother pleads for son's release, regrets son's actions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}