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Artist SpotlightHennessy MyWay Africa Regional Finals
Johannesburg recently played host to the Hennessy MyWay Africa Regional Finals, bringing together some of the continent’s most exciting bartending talent for a high-stakes battle of creativity, flavour and innovation.
New ReleasesMarcus Harvey Unveils “Son of Elvis” Album Tracklist
The post Marcus Harvey Unveils “Son of Elvis” Album Tracklist appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Marcus Harvey Unveils “Son of Elvis” Album Tracklist.
Industry NewsRowlene Breaks Silence On Tall Racks Fallout: ‘I Had Too Much Faith in One Man’
The post Rowlene Breaks Silence On Tall Racks Fallout: ‘I Had Too Much Faith in One Man’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
InterviewsA New Take On Motorsport – The Brand-N ew A$AP Rocky X Puma Straycat
A$AP ROCKY x PUMA announce the brand-new Straycat inspired by a trail icon from the PUMA archive and handpicked by A$AP Rocky himself.
New ReleasesLordkez Drops Polished “4Sho” Music Video Featuring Kwesta
The post Lordkez Drops Polished “4Sho” Music Video Featuring Kwesta appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Lordkez Drops Polished “4Sho” Music Video Featuring Kwesta.
InterviewsMfana Touchline Challenges Young Artists To Embrace Guidance From Hip-Hop OGs
The post Mfana Touchline Challenges Young Artists To Embrace Guidance From Hip-Hop OGs appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Mfana Touchline Challenges Young Artists To Embrace Guidance From Hip-Hop OGs.
New ReleasesTower Follows AFRIMMA Nomination With New Single, “FALLIN”
Fresh off landing her first major award nomination, Tower is back with new music. The Ghanaian alternative R&B singer has released “FALLIN,” her third single of the year and a clear signal that her breakout run is far from slowing down.
InterviewsJay Jody Reflects On Finding His Global Fans Following His Visit To Canada
The post Jay Jody Reflects On Finding His Global Fans Following His Visit To Canada appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Jay Jody Reflects On Finding His Global Fans Following His Visit To Canada.
Industry NewsBantu Nots Gets Vulnerable Ahead of Third Single and ‘B11NGO’ Release
The post Bantu Nots Gets Vulnerable Ahead of Third Single and ‘B11NGO’ Release appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Bantu Nots Gets Vulnerable Ahead of Third Single and ‘B11NGO’ Release.
Artist SpotlightKid X On How His Latest Single “iRoof” Came About
The post Kid X On How His Latest Single “iRoof” Came About appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kid X On How His Latest Single “iRoof” Came About.
InterviewsThe Red Bull 64BARS Booth is Back
The booth is back. The Red Bull 64 Bars Booth Tour returns for its third year, bringing South Africa’s MCs together across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria from 22 August to 19 September 2026.
Industry NewsCassper Under Fire Over Claims About Elon Musk Giving Africa Free Internet
The post Cassper Under Fire Over Claims About Elon Musk Giving Africa Free Internet appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Under Fire Over Claims About Elon Musk Giving Africa Free Internet.
Industry NewsDolly Parton, Queen of country music, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the rhinestone-loving country music legend whose songs, films and unmistakable personality made her one of the world’s most beloved entertainers, has died at the age of 80.
EventsNasty C And Tellaman Announce “T’s & C’s Apply” Album Launch Run
The post Nasty C And Tellaman Announce “T’s & C’s Apply” Album Launch Run appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C And Tellaman Announce “T’s & C’s Apply” Album Launch Run.
InterviewsNyota Parker Enters a New Chapter With ‘What Is a Timeline?’
Montreal-based rapper, singer and songwriter Nyota Parker is gearing up to enter a new chapter in her artistic journey with the release of her forthcoming album, What Is a Timeline?, arriving on 25 September 2026.
Industry News“Now I’m a 10K Weave”: Anele Zondo Reflects On How Far She Has Come
The post “Now I’m a 10K Weave”: Anele Zondo Reflects On How Far She Has Come appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “Now I’m a 10K Weave”: Anele Zondo Reflects On How Far She Has Come.
InterviewsDolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies at 80
The music world is mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, the legendary country singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, who has died at the age of 80. Parton’s family announced her passing on Tuesday, 25 August.
New ReleasesLoatinover Pounds Set To Drop “Ntshepe” Featuring MashBeatz & DJ Sliqe
The post Loatinover Pounds Set To Drop “Ntshepe” Featuring MashBeatz & DJ Sliqe appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Loatinover Pounds Set to Drop “Ntshepe” Featuring MashBeatz & DJ Sliqe.
TrendingEmtee’s Father Breaks Silence On Nandi Ndathane Amid Explosive Family Dispute
The post Emtee’s Father Breaks Silence On Nandi Ndathane Amid Explosive Family Dispute appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Emtee’s Father Breaks Silence On Nandi Ndathane Amid Explosive Family Dispute.
Industry NewsGoTyme Bank partners with 947 Joburg Day
947 Joburg Day, one of Gauteng’s most anticipated music and lifestyle events, is returning to Crocodile Creek Polo Club in Lanseria on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with an exciting new partnership.