25K

25K the Plug
Born
Lehlohonolo Molefe

(1994-09-28) September 28, 1994 (age 32)
Atteridgeville, Pretoria, South Africa
Other names
  • Choko-5K
  • 25K the Plug
  • Don Kilograms
  • Kilo
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • record producer
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
Years active2017- present
Musical career
GenreHip hop
InstrumentsVocals
Labels

Lehlohonolo Molefe, known professionally as 25K (or 25K the Plug), is a South African rapper and record producer. He is best known for his 2017 single "Culture Vulture", which surfaced in early 2019. Its remix features AKA and Emtee, and was also remixed by Boity Thulo.

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.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Type Album details Certification
Pheli Makaveli Studio album
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.
2021 South African Hip Hop Awards Album of the Year Pheli Makaveli Nominated
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

  1. ↑ 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.

References

  1. ↑ Pitori, Tsa (29 September 2021). "25K celebrates his 27th birthday". Tsa Pitori. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  2. ↑ #HYPEFreshman19 3332 (3 February 2020). "25K". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 18 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. 1 2 "South African Rapper 25K Drops 'Pheli Makaveli (Intro)' After Signing With Sony Music". OkayAfrica. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  4. ↑ "25K signs with Universal and confirms new collabo with AKA | YOMZANSI". www.yomzansi.com. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  5. ↑ "Grey Wolf X 25K Collection". www.studio-88.co.za. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Have You Heard 25K's "Culture Vulture" Remix Ft. Emtee & AKA?". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  7. ↑ mphomoloto (30 August 2019). "AKA and Emtee jump on 25k's Culture Vulture remix". Rosebank Killarney Gazette. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "Boity Jumps on 25K's 'Culture Vulture' for a 'La Femme' Remix". OkayAfrica. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  9. ↑ "25K Signs to Sony Music Supported by His Latest Release". BREAKROOM AFRICA. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  10. ↑ "'Pheli Makaveli': 25K's debut album is a true kasi trap gem". The South African. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  11. ↑ Pheli Makaveli by 25K, 23 July 2021, retrieved 19 January 2022
  12. ↑ "SA Hip Hop Awards 2021 Full Nominee List". SA Hip Hop Mag. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  13. ↑ "LOL! Mzansi reacts to SA Hip Hop Awards nominating Drake and Ye". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  14. ↑ "SEE: Boity bags 5 South African Hip Hop Awards nominations". Retrieved 19 January 2022.