A$AP Rocky’s “Punk Rocky” Is a Surreal Celebration of Chaos If you’ve been scrolling through social feeds this week, you’ve likely seen the buzz: A$AP Rocky is back, and he’s not doing it quietly. The Harlem rapper just dropped the music video for his single “Punk Rocky”, and it’s every bit as wild, weird, and […]
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Like You’ve Never Seen Him If you thought Sean “Diddy” Combs was already larger than life, Netflix’s docuseries ‘The Reckoning’ might just make you see him in an entirely new—and chilling—light. Over four gripping episodes, viewers are taken deep into the labyrinth of power, ambition, and control that has defined the mogul’s […]
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Eminem to Welcome Another Grandchild: Daughter Alaina Announces Pregnancy In a heartwarming turn for one of hip-hop’s most iconic families, Eminem—born Marshall Bruce Mathers III—is set to become a grandfather once again. His daughter, Alaina Marie Scott, shared the exciting news on Instagram on Sunday, October 12, revealing that she and her husband, Matt Moeller, […]
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Rappers Anele Zondo and L-Tido have quickly become the talk of the town across various social media platforms. This comes after a viral clip of them sharing an unexpected yet raunchy smooch while filming an episode of the L-Tido Podcast. After dominating South Africa’s music charts throughout the 2010s, Thato Madonsela, who is more popularly known […]
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With the rise of genres such as amapiano, the hip-hop industry has constantly been on the receiving end of some backlash, regarding DJs failing to stay connected with the current scene, resulting in outdated sets during significant. Over the past decade, South Africa’s music scene has continued to grow and evolve to reflect mzansi’s rich […]
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Shortly after dropping hints, in an effort to prove his haters wrong, mzansi hop-hop legend Cassper Nyovest has revealed that his legendary ‘Fill Up’ series is headed to the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein this December. Whether you’re a hip-hop head or not, Cassper Nyovest is a household name that you’ve probably heard countless times […]
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Three years after his untimely death, mzansi and the hip-hop community at large can finally get their hands and ears on the highly anticipated posthumous album of the one and only Riky Rick. Friday, 04 April 2025 marks a bittersweet moment in South African hip-hop history as it is the day Riky Rick’s Forever Boss […]
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South African hip-hop artist illRow is set to shake the music scene with his latest release, Uzuyi Bheke, featuring heavyweights Sole, Emtee, and Nate Johnson. This hard-hitting track is more than just a song; it’s a gripping reflection on the struggles of making it out of the streets, and a warning to stay vigilant against […]
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Three full years after the death of Riky Rick, who had become one of Mzansi’s biggest and most popular artists, his post-humous album is set to drop, however, Mzansi couldn’t help but notice the feature selection on some of the songs. Prior to his death in February 2022, Riky Rick had become one of Mzansi’s […]
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After taking what seemed to be a permanent break from music, mzansi music legend Cassper Nyovest has made his long-awaited return with a new offering titled ‘Kusho Bani’. Upon the first listen, mzansi labelled the song a miss from the once-certified hitmaker. 11 years into an illustrious and prosperous career, Cassper Nyovest has become one […]
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After wrapping up a successful 2024, mzansi artists are picking right back up from where they left off, and an exciting collaboration between amapiano giants DJ Maphorisa and Lee McKrazy, upcoming sensation Scotts Maphuma and hip-hop maestro Blxckie is in the works. As far as individual careers are concerned, the above-mentioned artists capitalised on their […]
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It is safe to say that the notion of South African hip-hop being dead is a thing of the past, as the youngsters in particular have been hard at work, ensuring that the game is at its best. The rumour concerning a potential beef between heavyweights A-Reece and Usimamane is getting louder and louder, following […]
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