April 30, 2026
Capetown
HipHop
Cape Town Hip Hop is the voice of the streets.
From the Cape Flats to the world stage, the culture never sleeps
South African rapper Blxckie has once again captured the attention of the hip-hop scene after previewing an unreleased track titled “Uphi Usomnyama” during a recent livestream. The short snippet...
The Metro FM Music Awards 2026 took place on April 25 at the iconic Durban International Convention Centre, drawing some of the biggest names in South African music for a night that celebrated talent...
A recent underground hip-hop gathering in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, has become one of the most discussed moments in the local rap scene after a freestyle battle between two emerging MCs, Rogue and...
What was originally a supporting segment at the Cape Town Hip Hop Festival has now taken over the entire conversation — the cypher battles. Held in Cape Town, these freestyle sessions have exploded...
Cape Town’s hip-hop scene continues to evolve as new releases from across South Africa land in the city and quickly find their way into rotations. While the Mother City has its own strong identity, it...
The second week of April marked a defining moment for Cape Town’s hip-hop scene as the Cape Town Hip Hop Festival 2026 took center stage. More than just a live music event, the festival represented a...
South African hip-hop entered April 2026 with strong momentum, blending fresh releases, industry shifts, and growing spotlight on emerging artists. The first week of the month showed a scene that’s...
The first week of April 2026 didn’t just highlight street cyphers and live shows—it also made one thing clear: female rappers are becoming a stronger, more visible force in South African hip-hop. From...
The first week of April 2026 didn’t just live online—South African hip-hop showed its real power on stage. From club appearances to packed festival slots, live performances played a huge role in...