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Lil Baby drops new track ‘Merch Madness’ [Listen]

10th July 2023 1 min read

Lil Baby is currently one of the biggest rappers in the entire world. Overall, he is someone with a plethora of hits....

AKA shares Mass Country cover art

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11th January 2023 2 min read

AKA collaborates with illustrator Karabo Poppy on Mass Country cover art. Following the announcement of the release date of his...

Full list of winners from the 11th Annual SA Hip-Hop Awards

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7th December 2022 1 min read

The 11th edition of the South African Hip-Hop Awards took place at the Gold Reef City Lyrical Theatre last night...

Russian Bear Nominated at The South African Hip-Hop Awards

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30th November 2022 3 min read

It’s not only hip-hop artists that get recognition at the South African Hip Hop Awards. Brands that have played a...

[Cover story] Maglera Doe Boy: High level… but dark

Cover Story

28th November 2022 15 min read

This interview appears in issue 25 of our monthly ezine available for purchase here. Maglera Doe Boy’s exploration of life...

[Cover story] Kashcpt to Jozi

Cover Story

26th October 2022 9 min read

Versatile Cape Town hip-hop artist Kashcpt speaks to HYPE about relocating to Jozi, the importance of collaboration and his continuing...

Recap: Hip-hop showed unity at Rocking The Daisies

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11th October 2022 1 min read

It’s always a moment when artists, especially rappers, surprise fans by bringing out their collaborators on stage. It’s one thing...

Watch Benzo, VenusRaps and Tyson Sybateli’s BET Africa Cypher

Bars

6th October 2022 1 min read

Benzo, VenusRaps and Tyson Sybateli also dropped their bars over the ‘Pushin P’ instrumental as part of the 2022 BET...

Recap: Back To The City 2022

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4th October 2022 2 min read

Written by HYPE Staff After a two-year hiatus, Africa’s largest hip-hop festival, Hennessy Back to the City, returned to Mary...

Review: PhilaBoi K and THAT$hYHOMIE ‘THR3 KOT4’ EP

Music

27th September 2022 2 min read

PhilaBoi K and THAT$hYHOMIE’s collaborative EP THR3 KOT4 showcases their undeniable talent and versatility By ubereatzz As frequent collaborators, PhilaBoi...

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