Sizwe Dhlomo gives rapper K.O his flowers.
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Radio personality Sizwe Dhlomo sang rapper KO’s praises in a recent tweet. According to Dhlomo, KO has no living competition in the South African hip-hop scene, and fans are agreeing with this assessment.
Being a hip hop enthusiast himself, the Kaya 959 radio host took to X and posted: “KO has no living competition.”
Fans have taken to the comment section to express their admiration for K.O, with many agreeing that he is indeed the best rapper in South Africa today. They praise his authenticity, creativity, consistency and commitment to telling stories that need to be told.
X user @papizwane2 commented: “I gotta agree. He continued to drop new music even when SA hip hop was effectively dead! To the point where I don’t even know how many hits he has. Endless class”
“Catalogue, flow, longevity, relevance, etc. He is light years ahead of the rest in his genre,” said @Chad_mlimo.
While @JCubez said: “The man has never stopped since that verse on ‘Chance’ in 2006 🔥.”
The 44-year-old rapper’s impact in the hip hop game has been undeniable as well as remarkable, with his thought-provoking lyrics and his distinct “skhanda” flow, his music has resonated with many fans across the country.
His ability to tackle complex social issues and tell stories that reflect the experiences of many South Africans has earned him a loyal following.
Songs like “Push It” and “SETE” showcase his versatility, which has also garnered him global recognition with multiple BET Awards nominations.
Additionally, the “Let Me Cook” hitmaker has been in the industry for over ten years and has managed to keep his relevance and consistency, staying true to hip-hop without flinching.
He started out as part of the trio Teargas and even after going solo, he kept producing fire music that still resonates with fans to this day.
Not everyone agrees with this assessment, however. Some fans argued that there are other talented rappers in South Africa who could potentially rival K.O’s skills and popularity. They point to artists who have also made significant contributions to the local hip hop scene and have a strong following.
“KO? Nah, bro. He is good, but not that good. I know this could sound silly, but Emtee is who I roll with. Nigga is so talented,” said @Uncle_Sbu07
“Cass did it better than KO, AKA did it better than KO, Prokid did it better than KO and HHP did it better than KO. But big up for him for his longevity,” @cheeseBoySA4 added.