Shebeshxt

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Shebeshxt
Born
Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke

Lebowakgomo, Limpopo, South Africa
Occupation
  • Music artist
Years active2021–present
Notable work"Ke Di Shxt Malume" "Dilo Tse Massive" "ToplessN#ggah Anthem" "Twerka"
Criminal charges
Musical career
Also known as
  • Bling Skats
  • MaBurner
  • Malome Shebe
  • Shebeshesa
Genres
Instruments

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]

In 2025 Shebeshxt released a song titled Rato Laka featuring Zee Nxumalo , Slidoo Man and his producer Naqua.The song surpassed 3 Million views on YouTube with no music video.The music video was published 1 month and 3 weeks after the audio was released. The music video surpassed 2 million views in 1 week. He then signed a distribution deal with Virgin Music Group owned by Universal music

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 [9] The discharge of firearm charges were later withdrawn in October 2023.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 ]

On 13 November 2025, South African musician Lehlogonolo Katlego “Shebeshxt” Chauke appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court and was remanded in custody following a shooting incident in Ladanna, Polokwane. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder after allegedly firing shots at another motorist’s vehicle on 19 October 2025 [11] , injuring a 34-year-old man.

In a separate and ongoing case, Shebeshxt faces additional charges, including assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, robbery with aggravating circumstances, malicious damage to property, and two further counts of attempted murder. His next appearance in the Polokwane matter is scheduled for 21 November 2025, while the separate case is set for trial from 17 to 19 February 2026 in the Lebowakgomo Regional Court. [12]

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.
  11. ↑ Masilela, Sinenhlanhla (13 November 2025). "Limpopo musician Shebeshxt remains in custody over shooting incident". IOL. Retrieved 14 November 2025.
  12. ↑ Skota, Vuyo. "Shebeshxt arrested for two counts of attempted murder". News24. Retrieved 14 November 2025.

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