The South African music scene cannot be complete without mentioning names such as Nasty C and Cassper Nyovest. These and many other fast rappers have been able to put South African rap game on the map. Below are top 10 fastest rappers in South Africa and their current net worth in 2022:
1. Nasty C
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo aka Nasty C is a 23-year-old talented South African rapper, record producer as well as songwriter. He rose to fame after releasing his mixtape known as ‘Prince City’ in 2015 that had ‘Juice back’ in it. He then released ‘Bad Hair’ in 2016 and ‘Bling’ in 2018. Send Me Away (SMA) blew up and made many people recognize his art.
Nasty C has been able to win many awards with him being the youngest person to receive an award at the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards where he received the Best Freshman Award. He has won many other awards including him being nominated for the BET Best International Act. His current net worth is about $3.5 million.
2. Cassper Nyovest
Refiloe Maele Phoolo aka Cassper Nyovest is a talented South African rapper, songwriter, record producer and businessman who is regarded as the most talented artist in South Africa. He rose to fame after releasing his debut studio album known as Tsholofelo in 2014. He has had 74 total nominations where he won 47 of them. His current net worth is about $825,000.
3. Die Antwoord
This is a South African Hip Hop duo that consists of Ninja (male) and Yolandi Visser (female). Their rap game is so unique and that has made them famous. They have been able to release albums with 27 being the latest one in 2019. In 2018, the duo made it to Africa’s Forbes richest rappers in 2018. Their net worth is about $11 million for both of them.
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4. Khuli Chana
Khuli Chana is a South African rapper who has been rapping ever since he was a little boy. He rose to fame on release of his major album known as Motswakoriginator where he raps in both English and Setswana. He has been able to share a stage with Drake. Khuli Chana’s current net worth is about $3 million.
5. JR
Tabure Thabo Bogopa Junior aka JR is one of the fastest award-winning rappers in South Africa. He was able to win the R1 million in the Tropica Island. JR, who is behind songs such as Gata Le Nna, has a current net worth of about $2 million.
6. AKA Worldwide
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes aka AKA is a renowned South African singer, rapper, record producer, songwriter and businessman. He rose to fame in 2011 after releasing his debut album ‘Alter Ego’ that had his single ‘Victory lap’ in it. He has won many awards with him being nominated thrice at the BET’s for the Best International Act but he has never emerged a winner. His current net worth is about $12.5 million.
7. K.O.
Ntokozo Mdluli aka K.O. is a talented South African rapper who is known for rapping so fast. He was part of a rap group known as Teargas before he left. He rose to fame after releasing his song known as ‘Skhanda Republic’. His current net worth is about $500,000.
8. Jack Parow
Zander Tyler is a wealthy South African rapper that has released albums such as Jack Parow, Dis Hoe Ons Rol, Nag Van Die Lang Pette, Eksie Ou and Afrika 4 Beginners. His current net worth is about $10 million.
9. Kwesta
Senzo Brikka Vilakazi aka Kwesta is a 31-year-old talented South African rapper and songwriter. He is currently signed to Rap Lyf which is his own media company. His current net worth is about $500,000.
10. Emtee
He is a young South African rapper that has a unique style to his rap game. In 2017, he had a mishap where fans got to see his private parts, something that had his close friends being blamed for it. His current net worth is about $350,000.
