On This 2019 Edition of Top 5 Earning Rappers in South African this year features South African rappers who have been cashing in millions and getting those brand ambassador roles because its not purely from album sales that musicians draw their real wealth but from endorsements deals that bring the 7 figures that make a huge difference (If you know what i mean).
We have compiled a list of Top 5 Earning South African Rappers In this year who got brand endorsements deals rumoured to be worth millions that they still milking in 2019.
1: Casper Nyovest
Cassper Nyovest Real name Refiloe Maele Phoolo, probably has the biggest Endorsemnt Deal Right now as he is a Samsung brand ambassador deal worth R25 million to join forces with the tech pioneer. Casper Nyovest is also currently a brand ambassador for Nike, Ciroc and most recently Nescafe.
2: Nasty C
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo Better known by his stage name Nasty C signed an endorsement deal with AXE early this year. He is also a brand ambassador for Puma.
3: AKA
Capetown born rapper AKA real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes Despite being nominated every year in the BET without winning any is also one of the big earners in the SA Hip Hop industry.
He is a brand ambassador for Reebok and Cruz Vodka, AKA also has Turkish Airlines endorsement deal. The rapper could have secured the bag in a huge way if his Huawei deal which was rumoured to be 7 figures did not fall through.
4: Khuli Chana
Khuli Chana real name Khulane Morule has been rapping for many tears. with his two studio albums Motswakoriginator that was released in 2009 and Lost in Time in 2012.
The police mistook him for someone else and fired at his car severally some years ago and the case was settled at an estimated R2.5 million ($173,843). Khuli Chana was formerly in the group Morafe before becoming a solo artist.
5: K.O
Ntokozo Mdluli better known by his stage name K.O He was in the rap group Teargas before releasing the song Skhanda Republic which made him famous. From his work, he has amassed riches.