When grief becomes a family story The death of South African rapper Junior King shocked fans across the country, but away from the tributes and social media posts, a far quieter story has been unfolding at home. His wife, Reece Lane, has now spoken about how their young son is dealing with the loss of […]
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When a throwback post turned into a 2025 controversy It began with a blast from the past. An old public post by Cassper Nyovest resurfaced—one praising P. Diddy. What many saw as a harmless throwback triggered an unexpected firestorm across social platforms. As voices in the comments section turned critical, Cassper faced a growing demand […]
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A moment of gratitude in the spotlight When Kwesta stepped up on the mic during an episode of The Hustlers Corner, he surprised many by turning the spotlight on someone else entirely. Instead of rehearsing his latest project or teasing a new remix, he openly credited Nota Baloyi for being a game-changer in his journey. […]
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A Live Stream That Changed the Narrative When Emtee went live on Instagram and addressed his earlier remarks about fellow rapper A‑Reece, the tone in the South African hip hop world shifted. Emtee said he held “nothing against Reece” and expressed regret for the misunderstanding, signalling an end to their brief but public clash. The […]
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A Wrist Full of Success It’s just another weekday for Cassper Nyovest in Mzansi’s hip-hop scene, yet one image has stirred plenty of conversation. The rapper casually rolled out a photo of his newest luxury timepiece—valued around R400 000—and in doing so, he reminded everyone precisely where he stands: at the top of his game. […]
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South African hip-hop artist Flvme is making waves with his sophomore album, Blvck and White, which has already amassed over 2 million streams across digital platforms in just its first month. For Flvme, whose real name is Lesego Kyle Mnyandu, the album is more than music—it’s a personal diary set to rhythm and melody. The […]
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Reason Honors HHP with Heartfelt Birthday Tribute This week, South African music fans were reminded of the enduring legacy of Hip Hop Pantsula, fondly known as HHP, as rapper Reason shared a deeply personal tribute to his late friend and mentor. Marking what would have been HHP’s birthday, Reason took to Instagram with a throwback […]
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A remix that almost happened Imagine tuning into AKA’s smash single Lemons (Lemonade) and hearing a bold, unexpected verse from one of South Africa’s most recognisable radio voices. Well, that was almost a reality. Sizwe Dhlomo, known to fans as a presenter and occasional rapper under the alias Scatter Brain, shared that he and AKA […]
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South African rapper Cassper Nyovest is no stranger to the highs and lows of fame, but recent social media comments about his appearance hit harder than usual. Following his performance at the Scorpion Kings Live with Friends concert, the award-winning artist opened up about how harsh critiques spurred him to take control of his health. […]
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Pearl Thusi’s daughter, Thando Mokoena, recently opened up about a relationship many fans didn’t fully know existed. Beyond the connection her mother had with the late rapper AKA, Thando revealed just how close she was to the hip hop legend herself, sharing emotional insights into the fatherly role he played in her life before his […]
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Hip Hop’s Hot Topic: Freestyling in the Spotlight Weeks after an awkward 5FM moment, the South African hip hop community is still buzzing. The debate began when DJ Speedsta asked Cape Town rapper K.Keed to freestyle on Prokid’s iconic beat, “Uthini ngo PRO,” live on air. K.Keed politely declined, saying, “Nah, let’s not do that, […]
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Nadia Nakai is back, and she’s ready to tell a bigger, bolder story. The rapper, fashion icon, and TV star is returning to screens with Season 2 of her hit reality show Nadia, Beyond Bragga, set to premiere on Saturday, 6 September at 7:30pm on BET. For fans who’ve followed her journey, this season promises […]
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