25K (or 25K THE PLUG) is a South African rapper and record producer whose full name is Lehlohonolo Molefe.[5] He is best known for his 2017 single "Culture Vulture" which surfaced in early 2019, the remix features AKA and Emtee,[6][7] and was also remixed by Boity Thulo.[8]
25K THE PLUG | |
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| Born | Lehlohonolo Molefe 28 September 1994[a][1][2] |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names |
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| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2017- present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels |
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The rapper released his debut album Pheli Makaveli by Zoocci Coke dope with Sony Music after closing a recording deal with the label.[3]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Type | Album details | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheli Makaveli[10][11] | Studio album |
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Loyal To The Plug : The Life & Times Of Don Kilogram is 25K second studio Album set to release on the 25 October 2024
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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| 2021 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Album of the Year | Pheli Makaveli | Nominated | [12][13][14] |
| Freshman of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Male | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Best Collabo | Husters Prayer | Nominated | |||
| Best Video | Nominated | ||||
| Best Remix | 081's Finest (Remix) | Nominated |
Notes
edit- ^ First source states that the rapper celebrated his 27th birthday, the Intel was published on the 28th of September 2021 which implies that he was born in 1994 and the second source (Hype magazine) states that he was born on the 28th of September 1994.
References
edit- ^ Pitori, Tsa (29 September 2021). "25K celebrates his 27th birthday". Tsa Pitori. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ #HYPEFreshman19 3332 (3 February 2020). "25K". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "South African Rapper 25K Drops 'Pheli Makaveli (Intro)' After Signing With Sony Music". OkayAfrica. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "25K signs with Universal and confirms new collabo with AKA | YOMZANSI". www.yomzansi.com. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "Grey Wolf X 25K Collection". www.studio-88.co.za. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "Have You Heard 25K's "Culture Vulture" Remix Ft. Emtee & AKA?". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ mphomoloto (30 August 2019). "AKA and Emtee jump on 25k's Culture Vulture remix". Rosebank Killarney Gazette. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "Boity Jumps on 25K's 'Culture Vulture' for a 'La Femme' Remix". OkayAfrica. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "25K Signs to Sony Music Supported by His Latest Release". BREAKROOM AFRICA. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- ^ "'Pheli Makaveli': 25K's debut album is a true kasi trap gem". The South African. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ Pheli Makaveli by 25K, 23 July 2021, retrieved 19 January 2022
- ^ "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021 Full Nominee List". SA Hip Hop Mag. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "LOL! Mzansi reacts to SA Hip Hop Awards nominating Drake and Ye". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ "SEE: Boity bags 5 South African Hip Hop Awards nominations". Retrieved 19 January 2022.
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