Cassper Nyovest is so dope he is known as the Kanye West of South Africa.
The multi-platinum selling artist started rapping at the age of 12 and dropped out of high school when he was 16 to pursue his dreams.
His parents might have bee sceptical at first, but Cassper, who also calls himself Mufasa, proved he had what it took.
Cassper has won countless awards in the past decade, including 'Most Gifted Male' at the 2014 Channel O Awards and 'Best Live Audio Visual Recording' at the 2016 South African Music Awards (SAFTAs) for his 'Fill Up Orlando Stadium' concert.
He has also won several awards at the SA Hip Hop Awards.
Cassper has been praised for using his platform to highlight serious issues in South Africa.
In the midst of the wake of the Coronavirus, many are finding challenges on how to keep themselves busy, but Cassper recently found a great idea on how to keep himself busy.
This pandemic has also seen some of our celebs give back to the community, just like Rihanna who gave a whooping the $88 million towards the fight against the Coronavirus. However, Cassper recently got dragged for not doing the same.
Here's a look at the life of one of SA's greatest rappers.
Cassper Nyovest AMN Album & Baby Khotso
Mufasa has done it again and he did not disappoint as one of the highly anticipated albums in 2020 was delivered. AMN (Any Minute Now) is here.
Cassper dropped the album at midnight and it has many on the edge of their seats. The growth and maturity that comes with preparing to become a parent is evident on this project with Cassper sharing his growing pains over classic hip-hop beats mixed with a flair of traditional jazz, kwaito, and even gospel.
Cassper has proven that he can do anything, not only is he a great rapper, he can also fuse different genres such as Amapiano, Kwaito and Gqom influences to his sets and he is a remarkable dancer.
However, it seems what happened to Nasty C's album, "ZMWSP" has also happened to Cassper as well. His album was leaked by Fakaza a day before its release and fans are not pleased at all.
However, to add on to the great news, the inspiration to his latest music offering and first heir to the Mufasa kingdom, Baby Khotso, was born shortly after the release of his album.
Mufasa Tweeted in excitement as he was seen standing next to a doctor while waiting to go into the delivery room. Cassper then tweeted a few minute later, "This album means sooo much more and it makes sooo much sense now that my son, Khotso is here. #AnyMinuteNow". Mufasa couldn't be more happier.
Cassper Nyovest, showed that he's a hands on dad when he shared some cute moments with his son Khotso. Cassper posted a picture of himself holding his son with his son's back to us. Khotso is lying peacefully in his father's arms and Cassper's face is covered buy his Gucci bucket hat.
Cassper named Khotso after his late brother as he felt like God was giving him and his family a blessing after the heartarch of losing a loved one.
Cassper Nyovest Fatherhood
Cassper Nyovest is arguably the happiest man, after his girlfriend revealed to the world that they were expecting a baby boy, and heir to his Kingdom. He even named his latest album #AMN, in reference to his unborn child.
Casssper couldn't contain his excitement, and reckoned that his child is already blessed because an entire Miss Universe congratulated him.
Cassper Nyovest Sex Tape
Well, no-one definitely saw this coming. A video clip containing material of a sexual nature, which has surfaced on social media, had many shooketh and thinking that their eyes were playing tricks on them as they thought the man who was captured on it, was SA's award-winning rapper Cassper Nyovest.
The sex tape featured a man and women, who could be seen engaging in a sexual act. Some were quick to defend the rapper, by saying it is not him.
Cassper took to Twitter to set the record straight and confirmed that it was not him. The musician even joked that the lockdown must come to an end because peeps are doing silly things.
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The rapper's response left many in stitches and breathing a sigh of relief that it was not him.
Cassper Nyovest FIFA Match
Cassper who is a big fan of Fifa, has been posting snaps of him playing his favourite games as we are all on lockdown. He limited a series of games to compete with his fellow industry colleagues.
The rapper was pretty confident that he was going to be crowned king and fans couldn't have been more excited to watch the match. The New York based comedian wasted no time in accepting the challenge and all was set.
Well, things didn't turn out so well for Cassper Nyovest because Trevor Noah showed him flames throughout the whole challenge and walked away the winner.
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Well, sorry Cassper, clearly you challenged the wrong ZAleb. Better luck next time.
Cassper Nyovest Donation
Right around the world everyone seems to be in panic mode because of the Coronavirus that is spreading rapidly like a wild fire. However, some good souls have managed to give financial donations in the fight against the pandemic. The likes of Rihanna have been generous to give money towards hospitals and food banks as well.
Lockdown or no lockdown, Black Twitter will always be working and sadly for Cassper, this time they came for him. A tweep decided to throw some shade when he related that some celebrities are playing FIFA instead of helping. Definitely directed at Cassper, right!
The SA Rapper was quick to defend himself and his pocket as he stated that he does not have the kind of financial muscle that Rihanna has. Still that was not enough because tweeps dragged him further and said it's not about the amount one donates, but it's all about giving anything you can afford.
You be the judge. Was Cassper right or wrong?
Cassper Nyovest Age
Cassper Nyovest was born on December 16, 1990. He will turn 29 in 2019. Cassper usually hosts his annual 'Fresh Prince Of Maftown' show in the same month of his birthday. He held the show in his hometown in 2018.
“Maftown... I’m coming home celebrate my birthday but we’ve got a lot to celebrate!!! 10 Millions sales!!! The history we made at FNB Stadium!!!" he wrote on Twitter.
Cassper Nyovest grew up in North West's Mafikeng area. His real name is Refiloe Maele Phoolo. Cassper has two siblings - his sister Tsholofelo Phoolo and his late brother Khotso Phoolo.
Papa Penny (also known as Penny Penny) caused controversy in 2016 when he allegedly claimed he was Cassper Nyovest's father. The 'Clash of the Choirs'choirmaster reportedly told a magazine that the rapper often calls him. "He knows I'm his father," he allegedly said. According to rumours, Papa Penny slept with Cassper's mother at a hotel. Cassper called the comments "disrespectful" and took legal action against Papa Penny.
"They involved my parents, and they are not part of all of this, they are not famous. So it made me angry and it was taken to court. Penny and the magazine had to apologise because it was defamation of character. We had to sue. It was really serious. The media can say anything about me because I’ve grown a thick skin but not my parents,” he told Anele Mdodo on 'Real Talk'.
Papa Penny would later go on to deny he made the claim. Cassper has shared pictures of his real parents, Muzuki and Letsebela Phoolo, on Instagram.
Cassper Nyovest Career
Before making it big as a solo rapper, Cassper was in a group called 'Childhood Gangsta'. He started the group when he was just 13 years old. He was also a member of 'Slow Motion'.
Cassper Nyovest got his first big break when popular rapper, Hip Hop Pantsula (HHP), featured him on his song, 'Wamo Tseba Mtho'. He became a household name in 2013 when he dropped his single, 'Gusheshe'. The track featured another famous rapper, Okmalumkoolkat.
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Cassper, who was previously signed with 'Impact Sounds', started his own label in 2014. He released his second single, 'Doc Shebeleza', that same year. The song pays tribute to music legend, Doc Shebeleza. Cassper dropped his debut solo album, 'Tsholofelo', in July 2014.
The album was a major success. He has since released three more albums, 'Refiloe' (2015), 'Thutho' (2017) and 'Sweet and Short' (2018).
Some of his biggest hits include 'Move For Me, Mama I Made It, Malome' and 'Ghetto'. Cassper also released a diss track called 'Dust 2 Dust', which was aimed at his arch-rival AKA. Cassper and AKA have had beef for years and tried calling a truce at one point. That was short-lived!
In 2015, Cassper Nyovest became the first local musician to fill up the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg without the help of an international act. The stadium has a seating capacity of 20 000. His Fill Up The Dome concert inspired successful shows at Orlando Stadium, FNB Stadium and Moses Mabhida Stadium. Cassper has more "fill up" concerts planned.
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Cassper Nyovest's hit single, Tito Mboweni, made international news in 2018. The song, which was released in 2017, is named after South African politician Tito Mboweni. Tito was named the country's finance minister in October 2018, making the track an even bigger hit. CNN picked up news of Tito's appointment and noted that the new minister had a song named after him.
Cassper got a mention in the news clip and footage from his 'Tito Mboweni' video was played on-air.
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Cassper Nyovest has worked with many local and international musicians, who have featured on his songs and SA tours. Some of his associated acts include Riky Rick, Nadia Nakai, Anatii and Gemini Major.
Cassper's famous global collaborations include Talib Kweli on 'F**k The Money', The Game on 'Cooking in the Kitchen' and Goapele on 'Destiny'.
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Cassper Nyovest Dancing
Cassper Nyovest is known for his killer dance moves. The rapper is often spotted dancing onstage and at various clubs. He once again showed off his dance skills while dancing outside his house in May 2019.
"When you realize that today is Friday. Oreng Mood'e?" captioned a video on Twitter.
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Cassper Nyovest Girlfriend
Cassper Nyovest's most famous girlfriend to date is Boity Thulo. The couple met in their teens and rekindled their romance in their early twenties. They officially split in December 2015.
Cassper Nyovest has also been linked to actress Amanda du-Pont. They shared a kiss on stage during the 2014 Channel O Awards.
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The rumoured lovers had a public falling out after the rapper changed the lyrics of his song, 'Phumakim', to "Even Amanda du Pont wasn't tailored for me".
The original lyrics were: "She ain’t no Amanda Du Pont, she ain’t tailored for me, ’cause I only f**k with women that’s as famous as me."
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Cassper said in an interview that he didn't mean any harm when he changed the lyrics. "I wasn't trying to hurt her. I was just expressing myself at the time and don't want to elaborate further on that," he told eNCA in an interview.
Cassper is also rumoured to have dated Lizelle Tabane and Tanzanian star Vanessa Mdee.
In 2018, Cassper Nyovest reportedly started dating model and socialite Thobeka Majozi. The couple kept their romance a secret but have dropped hints on social media. Cassper and Thobeka were recently spotted on vacation. While they did not share any pictures together, they were clearly on the trip together.
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Cassper Nyovest Cars
Cassper Nyovest's car collection includes several Bentleys, a BMW, Rolls Royce and a Mercedez Benz microbus. In 2018, he showed off his R3 million Bentley Continental GT.
Cassper almost lost his luxury vehicles in 2017. He claimed in an interview with Metro FM that he was so broke that he almost sold his cars.
"I’m broke as hell. I almost sold my cars. I am flat broke. I have two employees that haven't been paid this month. This is the first time since (Fill Up) The Dome that I don't have money, I am in debt," he said.
Cassper has since recovered from his debt woes. He still drives his beloved Bentley.
Cassper Nyovest net worth is reportedly more than R11 million. Aside from being one of the best selling rappers in Africa, he also owns his own record label called 'Family Tree Records'. Cassper started the independent label in 2014. 'Family Tree' also has its own merchandise, which includes a R1 500 tracksuit.
Cassper also has signed endorsement deals with big companies such as 'Circo Vodka', 'Samsung' and 'MTN' worth millions. In 2017. Cassper released his own "funky red" phone with 'AG Mobile'.
