Shebeshxt

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Shebeshxt
Shebeshxt in a Club.jpg
Performing in a Club
Born
Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke

28 March 1995
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo, South Africa
NationalityFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Occupation
  • Music artist
Years active28 March 1995–Present
Notable work"Kedi Shxt Malume" "Ambulance" "Twerka" & "Rato Laka"
Criminal charges
Musical career
Also known as
  • Bling Skats
  • MaBurna
  • Malome Shebe
  • Shebeshesa
  • Maburnzel
Genres
Instruments
Website Shebeshxt YouTube channel

Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke [1] is a South African rapper and controversial figure prominently known under the alias of Shebeshxt. [2] [3] He was born and bred in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo. [4] He came to prominence prior to his breakthrough single "Ke Di Shxt Malume" after it went viral on a video sharing platform TikTok and receiving positive comments from the likes of Focalistic.

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In 2023, the rapper signed a major deal with Italian prominent company Lamborghini wines by Lamborghini, [5] shortly after he appeared on Podcast and Chill with MacG and made history by becoming the first guest to ever surpass 1 million views in 2 days with no record label, no television play nor radio play. [6]

Discography

Controversies

In April 2023, the rapper was apprehended and faced jail time, on 9 May 2023 he appeared in Lebowakgomo Magistrate's court for two counts of assault (discharging a firearm after he allegedly fired four shots in the air at a family home in Ga-Mamaola village), attempted murder, and malicious damage to property. [7] The rapper's bail was denied after the National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson in Limpopo addresseed that the case was postponed to gather further information, [8] Chauke remained in custody for four months until he was released in August 2023. [9] The discharge of firearm charges were later withdrawn in October 2023. [10]

In December 2023, Shebeshxt faced jail time in foreign soil, he was accused of breaching a performing contract on 2 December 2023 in the neighboring country Botswana.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. ↑ Ngcobo, Nokuthula (20 November 2023). "Focalistic responds to Shebeshxt following viral 'Podcast and Chill' interview". The South African. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  2. ↑ Nkonki, Anita (7 January 2024). "Shebeshxt asks fans to pray for him alleging there are people plotting to kill him". www.iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "'They hired people to kill me' — Shebeshxt fears for his life". TimesLIVE. 8 January 2024. Archived from the original on 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Manuel, Marilynn (4 December 2023). "Limpopo star Shebeshxt steals Emtee's crowd [watch]". The South African. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Vollmer, Bernelee (4 December 2023). "Shebeshxt strikes major partnership with prominent Italian company". Independent Online . Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  6. ↑ Seleme, Rae (19 November 2023). "1million views in 2 days: Ama2000 president Shebeshxt breaks record on 'Podcast and Chill'". The South African. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  7. ↑ Seleme, Rae (10 May 2023). "NPA investigates Malome Shebe for assault, attempted murder". The South African. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  8. ↑ Madibogo, Julia (15 June 2023). "Musician Shebeshxt remanded in police custody". Sunday World. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  9. ↑ Madibogo, Julia (30 August 2023). "Trouble follows Shebeshxt a week after his release from prison". Sunday World. Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  10. ↑ Madibogo, Julia (4 October 2023). "Musician Shebeshxt's gun-pointing charge dropped". Sunday World. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.

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