Artists like AKA and Mutant’s DOOKOOM have made South African hip-hop heard internationally, and it’s reaching its 50th anniversary this year.

In an Instagram post South African rapper Cassper Nyovest remembers his late friend Riky Rick on his birthday, Thursday 20 July.

Many are agreeing with Penuel’s BEST Top 20 SA Hip-hop tracks of all time, including his ‘unexpected’ number ONE track.

A video of Costa Titch performing and collapsing on stage has surfaced on social media after reports of his sudden death [WATCH HERE]

HHP’s son Leano — who is the spitting image of him — is going to continue the legacy of the late rapper who passed away in 2018.

‘When it’s time to battle, we got to battle’: AKA and Cassper performed at the same gig in Bloemfontein and things got heated…

Cassper Nyovest has officially announced that the sixth edition of his Fill Up concert series will take place in Mafikeng.

Nadia Nakai was once signed to Cassper’s record label but fans are questioning if the ‘Baby Girl’ hitmaker shaded her in a recent tweet…

Following the release of Cassper Nyovest’s ‘Put Your Hands Up’, AKA trended on Twitter for trolling the song’s lyrics…

‘His latest song is garbage’: SA hip-hop fans have mixed reviews about Cassper Nyovest’s new single, ‘Pardon My Arrogance’. Have a listen…

Rappers Nadia Nakai and Blxckie have been nominated for Best International Flow at the BET Hip Hop Awards set to take place later this month.

‘How the f*ck is you an upcoming artist at 36?’: Cassper Nyovest responded to Big Zulu’s diss track with some fiery bars! Have a listen…

Hip-hop star K.O’s single, ‘Sete’, has made history as the fastest single in South Africa to be certified gold. Watch the music video here…

SA hip-hop stars A-Reece, Blxckie, Costa Titch, Nadia Nakai, Maglera Doe Boy are set to perform at ‘Back to the City’ on 1 October.

Cassper Nyovest’s new single, ‘Put Your Hands Up’, is his first solo hip-hop release since his 2020 ‘Any Minute Now’ album.

In his diss track, ‘150 Bars (Ke Hip Hop Dawg)’, Big Zulu drags Emtee, Cassper, Stogie T, AKA and more. Have a listen…

SA hip-hop star Tumi Tladi passed away on Sunday 10 July. The ‘Basadi’ hitmaker’s family has announced memorial details for the rapper.

Tributes have poured in for SA hip-hop star Tumi Tladi who passed away on Sunday 10 July. Here are five things to know about him.

Hip-hop stars and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to rapper Tumi Tladi who passed away on Sunday 10 July.

The Tladi family confirmed the passing of SA rapper Tumi Tladi on Sunday 10 July. The hip-hop star was best known for his hit, ‘Basadi’.

Nasty C’s girlfriend, Sammie Heavens, caused a stir with her four-track EP, ‘July’. The release also scored a stamp of approval from Nasty C.

After releasing her Sama-nominated EP ‘4436’ in 2020, Boity is ready to release new music for her hip-hop fans.

Local producer and rapper Anatii shocked SA hip-hop fans when he removed his solo albums from streaming platforms.

‘She can take over SA rap’: Former nightclub hostess Nomfundo Yekani blew Mzansi away with her rap skills on ‘Podcast and Chill’.

‘Whatever makes you sleep at night,’ wrote one tweep after A-Reece boldly claimed he was the ‘best rapper’ on the continent.

‘I know Nasty C produced this beat,’ wrote a tweep after the star rapper’s girlfriend, Sammie Heavens, blew fans away with her rapping skills.

‘The aura of a star’: Award-winning hip-hop artist Rouge has signed a global deal with Warner Music South Africa.

American rapper Future has released his star-studded album, ‘I Never Liked You’. Take a look at more New Music Friday releases here…

Bianca Naidoo worked with Cotton Fest organisers on a special 20-minute set dedicated to her late husband, Riky Rick.

Rick Ross sent a special shoutout to a few local rappers after announcing that he is looking to sign African artists to his label.

‘My letter to Riky’: YoungstaCPT decided to honour his fellow hip-hop colleague, Riky Rick, in song. Have a listen here…

Tweeps have accused Cassper Nyovest of making Will Smith and Chris Rock’s incident about himself after he tweeted that he ‘relates’ to the actor.

‘I’m about creating a better space for myself,’ said SA hip-hop star Zingah. The rapper has hinted at pursuing a career in acting.

Close friends and family have gathered to bid farewell to SA hip-hop giant DJ Dimplez. Watch the livestream of his funeral service here.

Venom and Shishiliza’s hit track ‘Sondela’, featuring the late Riky Rick, has achieved one million plays on Apple Music. Have a listen…

From ‘Way Up’ featuring Cassper Nyovest and JR, to his high-energy banger, ‘Yaya’, take a look at five hits from hip-hop star, DJ Dimplez.

From his early hit ‘Boss Zonke’ to his amapiano-fused hip-hop track ‘Ungazincishi’, here are six songs to remember Riky Rick with.

SA hip-hop star Blxckie is set to join American rappers EarthGang on the Europe and United Kingdom legs of their world tour.

From producing two of South Africa’s biggest hip-hop hits to inspiring many, here is everything you need to know about DJ Citi Lyts.

Nasty C’s award-winning ‘Strings and Bling’ is the first SA hip-hop album to achieve more than 20 million streams on Spotify!

Lootlove and Ebro Darden are set to host a monthly show on Apple Music – ‘Rap Life Radio: Africa Edition’ – focusing on African talent.

‘So smooth’: Jolly B effortlessly fused ‘Spitori’ and the UK’s drill genre on his hip-hop single ‘Patience’. Take a look…

‘0/10′ for effort’: Mzansi music lovers were left unimpressed by DJ Ready D’s take on the popular ‘Ameno amapiano remix’.

2021 has been an incredible year for local music. To round off the year, we roundup five independent artists who caught our eye. Take a look.

Cassper Nyovest won Artist of the Decade award at the 2021 SA Hip Hop Awards and he couldn’t feel the title is more fitting!

The 2021 MTV Base Hottest MCs List is out and AKA, Cassper Nyovest and Emtee failed to make an appearance yet again.

‘We don’t want Snova, Nyovest or Madumane’: SA rapper iFani says these three artists are not ‘welcome’ in hip-hop when the genre ‘takes over’ amapiano.

‘Give A-Reece the award or cancel the whole thing’: Fans of the 24-year-old rapper has been sending hateful messages to SAHHA director and artist Rashid Kay over the Artist of the Decade award.

‘I need to be able to stand on my own’: Sama-nominated rapper Nadia Nakai has officially launched her own record label Bragga Records!

The South African Hip Hop Awards announced a new category, artist of the decade and there are a few favourites. Here are our top picks!

London-based musician Toya Delazy has slammed the South African Hip-Hop Awards claiming the organisation and its organiser are ‘homophobic’.

Boity and Blxckie bagged five nominations at the South African Hip Hop Awards while Big Zulu bagged 11. Check out the full list of nominees here.

Biko Mabuse is on his way to becoming one of South Africa’s top musicians, following in his iconic father Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse’s footsteps. The South African chats to the young star about his musical journey.

‘I’ll make a house song before I make an amapiano song’: South African hip-hop star Nasty C says anyone who wants to feature him on amapiano should ‘kill’ that idea.

SA hip-hop producer Makwa opened up about how the recreational drug concoction Lean has affected both his physical and mental health.

Skwatta Kamp group member Shugasmakx has shared that the award-winning group will be releasing a new album soon!

‘Stop trying to milk this topic’: Costa Titch hit back at Cassper Nyovest after the ‘Baby Girl’ rapper shaded him for performing an amapiano song.

Not so long after she stepped down from the African Transformation Movement as a ward councillor candidate, Kuli Roberts says she wants to revive SA hip-hop by learning how to DJ!

Can Faith Nketsi save SA hip-hop? Tweeps are unimpressed after the reality star shared that she is back in the studio working on some new music.

AKA and Costa Titch’s collaboration ‘Super Soft’ is here, just in time for spring! Or is it the official song of the summer?