25K
South African rapper
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Lehlohonolo Molefe, known professionally as 25K (or 25K the Plug), is a South African rapper and record producer.[5] He is best known for his 2017 single "Culture Vulture", which surfaced in early 2019. Its remix features AKA and Emtee,[6][7] and was also remixed by Boity Thulo.[8]
Othernames
- Choko-5K
- 25K the Plug
- Don Kilograms
- Kilo
Occupations
- Rapper
- record producer
- singer
- songwriter
- composer
Yearsactive2017- present
25K the Plug | |
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| Born | Lehlohonolo Molefe September 28, 1994[a][1][2] |
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| Years active | 2017- present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
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In 2021, 25K released his debut album, Pheli Makaveli, with Zoocci Coke Dope. It was released under Sony Music, after signing a record deal with the label.[3][9]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Type | Album details | Certification |
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| Pheli Makaveli[10][11] | Studio album |
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| Loyal to the Plug: The Life & Times of Don Kilogram | Studio album | • Release date: 2024
• Label: Sony Music Africa • Formats: Digital download |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
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| 2021 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Album of the Year | Pheli Makaveli | Nominated | [12][13][14] |
| Freshman of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Male | Himself | Nominated | |||
| Best Collabo | Husters Prayer | Nominated | |||
| Best Video | Nominated | ||||
| Best Remix | 081's Finest (Remix) | Nominated | |||
Notes
- The first source states that the rapper celebrated his 27th birthday. The article was published on the 28th of September 2021, which implies that he was born in 1994, and the second source (Hype magazine) states that he was born on the 28th of September 1994.
