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Love & Hip Hop SA': Everything you need to know about the cast

01/02/2023

Love & Hip Hop SA': Everything you need to know about the castFinal countdown to Love & Hip Hop SA'! The reality series will feature eight music stars, including Da L.E.S, Shane Eagle and Fifi Cooper.

by Mariette van Niekerk

01-02-2023 13:16

in Entertainment

DJ Speedsta in one of the brand new Love & Hip Hop SA cast members: Image: @speedstabro | Instagram.

Are you ready for Love & Hip Hop SA?

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The South African version of the popular American reality franchise will be heating up television screens at the end of the month, and the cast has finally been revealed.

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GET READY FOR LOVE & HIP HOP SA' The show will consist of 13 jam-packed episodes featuring some of the country's hottest hip-hop personalities.

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Viewers will get a first-hand look at how big names in the industry, like Da L.E.S, Money Badoo, and J Molley, juggle their careers, relationships, and family dynamics all while navigating the hip-hop music scene.

Are you ready for Love & Hip Hop SA? Image: @mtvza | Instagram.

Since the American franchise's inception in 2011, the show has come under scrutiny, with many fans believing it is scripted.

But, despite the bad press, Love & Hip Hop has been rated as one of the most watched and unscripted franchises in pay television history, EWN reports.

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The show will air from Monday 27 February on DStv's MTV Africa.

A wave of 8 big personalities is about to hit your screens on a brand new season of Love & Hip Hop South Africa. Ni Ready? #MTVLHHSA

Starts 27th of February at 21:30 CAT MTV channel 130 @DStv pic.twitter.com/75Bw7cHDIh

MTVAfrica (@MTVAfrica) January 30, 2023

TAKE A LOOK AT THE CAST Da L.E.S

Leading Mzansi's cast is prominent hip hop recording artist and record producer Da L.E.S, also known as The North God'.

We going on Tour Summer 2023 cc @Maggz100 @L_Tido https://t.co/O6kRlHv5v7

Da L.E.S (@2freshLES) January 6, 2023

Gigi Lamayne

Award-winning Hip Hop star Gigi Lamayne is a firm fan favourite.

Welcome to LOVE & HIP HOP SA !!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/v6Xy6a5cjs

RAPQUEENISBACKH0E (@Gigi_Lamayne) January 30, 2023

Fifi Cooper

The multi-award winning artist and CEO of MoCooper Records Fifi Cooper is said to add some pizazz to the show.

Me calling my PR Manager this morning on some

: Ntate weh! Please add REALITY TV STAR on my profile.

Re tsene Love and HipHopSA

The @MocooperRecords way pic.twitter.com/K2r4Bv7Zwq

FIFI COOPER (@FifiCooperFans) January 31, 2023

Yanga Chief

The Utatakho hit-maker, Yanga Chief is a firm favourite on MTV, ranking third on the MTV Base Hottest MC in 2019.

The star might cause some drama, especially since he was previously signed to Da L.E.S's record label F2D but left under questionable circumstances.

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A post shared by YangaChief (@itsyangachief)

Shayne Eagle and his model girlfriend Nicole Nikki' Swartz

The 2018 South African Music Award winner and his girlfriend have been a couple for the past 12 years but rarely share anything about their personal lives with fans.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Shane Eagle (@shane_eagle)

DJ Speedsta

Fans are eager to see what the Hip Hop culturalist and broadcaster known for his hit Mayo', will bring to the show.

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A post shared by DJ Speedsta (@speedstabro)

Money Badoo

Money Badoo is said to reveal a lot about her career within the current booming hip hop industry.

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A post shared by MONEY BADOO (@moneybadooworld)

J Molley

According to IOL, the outspoken rapper will give viewers a glimpse into how he's progressing with his battle with mental health, alongside his girlfriend, Elana.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by J Molley (@hoodpharmacist)

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