Cassper ‘attacks’ journo at SA Hip Hop Awards

14 déc 2017 - 13:35

Cassper Nyovest conquered six award categories out of the eight he was nominated in at the South African Hip Hop Awards at the Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg last night. As usual, the awards didn’t go without their fair share of controversy and the rapper could now face charges after he allegedly attacked a journalist at the event.

Cassper Nyovest walked away with the most trophies at the South African Hip Hop Awards at the Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg.

The popular rapper walked away with Album of the Year, Hustler of the Year, Most Valuable (MVP), Best Male, Best Video, and Milestone awards.

But things took a violent turn later in the night when Nyovest allegedly attacked hip hop vlogger and writer Thulani Masilela for asking him about a false claim the rapper had made at the weekend. This after Nyovest got widespread flack for boasting on Twitter that he had sold 10 million albums in his career – a feat never reached in the history of South African music.

Let it be known that Cassper Nyovest and his Team tried to break my camera stole my memory card with footage, Then had his whole team drag me to a corner backstage to try beat me up. Saying I will learn!! All for asking him about 10 Million Records vs Streams. #SAHHA2017

— SA HIP HOP ANALYST (@Tusko_d) December 13, 2017

The ‘Tito Mboweni’ rapper also called out Tumi Molekane who claimed he was responsible for Nyovest’s success. During one of his six acceptance speeches on the night, Nyovest said: “Tumi, you ain’t done sh*t for me.”

Other notable artists who won include Kwesta for Best Digital Sales while Rouge walked away with the Best Female Award. Gemini Major was awarded Producer of the Year and YoungstaCPT got a standing ovation after he was announced as Lyricist of the Year.

Nyovest’s big rival, AKA, won the Best Collabo Award alongside Anatii for the song ‘10 Fingers’

Song of the Year

Frank Casino ft Riky Rick – ‘Whole Thing’ (Remix)
Cassper Nyovest – ‘Tito Mboweni’
Kwesta ft Thabsie – ‘Ngiyazfela Ngawe’
Da L.E.S ft Gemini Major – ‘Lifestyle’
OkMalumKoolKat – ‘Gqi’
Stogie T ft Emtee and Yanga – ‘By Any Means’
AKA & Anatii – ‘10 Fingers’
AKA & Anatii – ‘Don't Forget to Pray’
Junior Fe Rocka ft Maraza & Golden Black – ‘Been Thinking’
AKA – ‘The World is Yours’

Best Album

Cassper Nyovest – Thuto
Stogie T – Stogie T
Shane Eagle – Yellow
AKA & Anatii – Be Careful What You Wish For
OkMalumKoolKat – Mlazi Milano

Mixtape of the Year

BigStar – TellAscope
Zoocci Coke Dope – Morning Star
Youngsta & Ganja Beatz – The Cape & Good Dope
Sliqe – Injayam Vol 1
J Molley – Dreams Money Can Buy

Best Male

Cassper Nyovest
Stogie T
Shane Eagle
OkmalumKooLkat
Da L.E.S

Best Female

Nelz
Lee STK
Patty Monroe
Rouge
Megmafia

DJ of the Year

DJ Speesta
Major League DJz
Junior De Rocka
DJ Sliqe
DJ PH

Producer of the Year

Alie Keyz
Gemini Major
Ruff
Co Kayn Beats
Zoocci Coke Dope

Best Collabo

AKA & Anatii – ‘10 Fingers’
AKA & Anatii – ‘Don't Forget to Pray’
Cassper Nyovest ft Gaopele – ‘Destiny’
Kwesta ft Thabsie – ‘Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe’
L–Tido ft AKA – ‘Thixo’
OKmalumkoolkat ft Amadando – ‘Gqi’
Junior De Rocka ft Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick and Kwesta – ‘Been Thinking’ (remix)
Da L.E.S ft Gemini Major – ‘Life Style’
DJ Speesta ft J–Molley, Frank Casino and Zoocci Coke Dope – ‘I Don't Know’
Frank Casino ft Riky Rick – ‘The Whole Thing’ (remix)

Lyricist of the Year

Shane Eagle
Stogie T
Blaklez
Ginger Breadman
YoungstaCPT

Freshman of the Year (Newcomer)

Rouge
Shane Eagle
BigStar
Zoocci Coke Dope
J Molley

Hustler of the Year

Cassper Nyovest
AKA
Proverb
Major League DJz
Kwesta

Best Dance Crew

Supreme I Crew
2Legitt Crew
Creed Crew

Best Video

AKA – ‘The World is Yours’
AKA & Anatii – ‘10 Fingers’
Kwesta ft Thabsie – ‘Ngiza'fela Ngawe’
Shane Eagle – ‘Let It Flow’
Du Boiz ft AKA – ‘Halleluja’
AKA – ‘Caiphus Song’
K.O – ‘No Feelings’
Youngsta & Ganja Beatz – ‘Wes Kaap’
Cassper Nyovest ft Goapele – ‘Destiny’
Cassper Nyovest – ‘Tito Mboweni’

Best Graffiti

Marz
Riot
Psalms 1

Best Local Brand

Caspper Nyovest
StylaGang Original Designs
Butan

Best international Brand

Power Play
KFC
Cruz
Russian Bear

Promoter of the Year

Pop Bottles
Major League Gardens
Junior Lavie
Mabala Noise
Kool Out

Milestone Award

Cassper Nyovest (Fill Up Orlando Stadium)

Best Digital Sales

Kwesta

Most Valuable (MVP)

Cassper
AKA
Kwesta
Major League DJz
Emtee

Best Remix

Junior De Rocka ft Cassper Nyovest, Riky Rick, Kwesta and GoldenBlack – ‘Been Thinking’ (remix)
Priddy Ugly ft Saudi – ‘In the Mood’ (remix)
DJ Rico ft Golden Black, KLY, Major League DJz and Tweezy – Don't Trip (remix)
BigStar ft Zooci Coke Dope, Khaligraph, Youngsta – ‘Just to Flex’ (remix)
Frank Casino & Riky Rick – ‘Whole Thing’ (remix)

Best Radio Show