11+ hour, 48+ min ago   (352+ words) Back To The City Announces Detroit Legends Slum Village For 2026 Festival. Johannesburg’s biggest hip-hop homecoming is adding another heavyweight name to its 2026 lineup, with Detroit legends Slum Village confirmed as the second international act for Back To The City. The…...

15+ hour, 10+ min ago   (391+ words) AKA’s Debut Album “Altar Ego” Turns 15! Fifteen years later, AKA’s debut album Altar Ego still sounds like the arrival of an artist who knew he had something to prove. Released on 23 August 2011, Altar Ego officially turns 15 this week, giving South…...

17+ hour, 50+ min ago   (272+ words) Cassper’s Gaming Side Earns Him A 2026 SASMA Nomination. Cassper Nyovest is taking his talents beyond the music and entertainment scene, with the South African hip-hop heavyweight earning a surprising nomination for Best Gamer of the Year at the 2026 South African…...

16+ hour, 2+ min ago   (524+ words) South African hip-hop is gearing up for another major celebration of culture, and this time Nomfundo Yekani will be at the centre of the action. The rapper has officially been announced as the host of Back to the City 2026, adding…...

16+ hour, 57+ min ago   (382+ words) Blue Pappi Unveils Star-Studded Lineup For Joburg Leg Of “Ehlane Tour” Blue Pappi Unveils Star-Studded Lineup For Joburg Leg Of “Ehlane Tour.” Johannesburg’s underground hip-hop scene is getting a fresh dose of energy this Friday as Ladysmith-born rapper Blue Pappi…...

19+ hour, 1+ min ago   (322+ words) Kid X On Why He Doesn’t Listen To SA Hip Hop. Kid X has offered an unexpected insight into his music-listening habits, revealing that he does not regularly listen to hip-hop, despite building a career in the genre. During an…...

20+ hour, 28+ min ago   (312+ words) Lordkez Lands Apple Music Alpha Playlist Cover With New Single “4SHO” Featuring Kwesta SA Hip Hop Mag Lordkez Lands Apple Music Alpha Playlist Cover With New Single “4SHO” Featuring Kwesta South African alternative R&B artist Lordkez has been named the…...

21+ hour, 30+ min ago   (404+ words) Cassper And Nasty C Release High-Quality & Fun-Filled ‘Lil Mama’ Music Video. Cassper Nyovest and Nasty C are turning up the fun with the official music video for their latest collaboration, “Lil Mama,” which arrived on 21 August 2026. Released towards the end…...

22+ hour, 20+ min ago   (410+ words) South African hip-hop veteran Ma-E has sparked fresh excitement among Mzansi music fans after teasing an upcoming collaboration with Amapiano star Focalistic. The former Teargas member took to Instagram with a brief but attention-grabbing message, “Ma-E x Focalistic coming soon....

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (440+ words) Tyson Sybateli Drops New Single “Two” Ahead Of “Amehlo” Album. South African rapper Tyson Sybateli has added another piece to the puzzle surrounding his forthcoming album Amehlo with the release of his new single, “Two.” The famed lyricist continues to…...