South Africa has its unique traditional style of music. Due to globalisation, urbanisation and interaction of cultures, the European hip hop music has interacted with the authentic South African tune to create rap music that has a sense of uniqueness. Most rappers address social issues such as HIV and AIDS, violence and the political landscape. These to richest rappers in South Africa prove that rap music is a favourite of numerous people.
Die Antwoord
Die Antwoord is a hip hop duo that was established in 2008. It is made of the male artist Ninja and the female artist Yolandi Visser.
Their unique personalities and musical abilities allow the duo to release authentic songs. Typically, their songs are a changing interplay between Ninja’s swagger and the high-pitched rhymes by Yolandi. Their albums are
AKA
Born Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, AKA is a wealthy rapper and businessman. He was a rapper in his teenage years but started making his music professionally in 2011.
Since then, he has released four studio albums; Alta Ego in 2011, Levels in 2014, Be Careful What You Wish for in 2017 and Touch My Blood in 2018. From his rap songs, he has bagged several awards including
Cassper Nyovest
This 28-year-old rapper and record producer from Mahikeng, North West became famous in 2014 after he released his debut album Tsholofelo.
His 2015 Fill Up The Dome concert was successful, and he has continued to make power moves since then. In 2013, he won four awards in the South Africa Hip Hop Awards.
Nasty C
Born Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo in 1997, Nasty C is one of the richest celebrities in South Africa. He became famous after the release of his song Way It Go that features Youngsta and Tumi.
So far, he has two studio albums, Bad Hair that was released in 2016 and Strings and Bling in 2018. This multi-gifted young man has won these awards
Khuli Chana
Born Khulane Morule in Mmabatho, North West Province, Khuli Chana has been rapping for many tears. His studio albums are Motswakoriginator in 2009 and Lost in Time in 2012.
Once, the police mistook him for someone else and fired at his car severally. The case was settled at an estimated R2.5 million ($173,843). Khuli Chana was formerly in the group Morafe before becoming a solo artist.
K.O
K.O is a Johannesburg born rapper whose official name is Ntokozo Mdluli.
He was in the rap group Teargas before releasing the song Skhanda Republic which made him famous. From his work, he has amassed riches.
HHP
Born as Jabulani Tsambo on the 14th of September 1980, Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP) also known as King of Mofatown, was one of the top rappers in the country.
He often rapped in Setswana before his demise in October 2018. His studio albums included.
Jack Parow
Zander Tyler whose stage name is Jack Parow is another wealthy South African rapper. He has previously worked with other prominent artists such as Die Antwoord and Francois Van Coke.
His studio albums include Jack Parow, Eksie Ou, Nag Van Die Lang Pette, Dis Hoe Ons Rol and Afrika 4 Beginners. From his work, he has accumulated riches.
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Source: Briefly
