Jan 18, 2023 4 Min Read
Nasty C was in the studio with his elder brother and friends making music, something he has done since he was nine years old, while most kids his age were outside riding their bikes.
Nasty C released his first mixtape, One Kid, a Thousand Coffins, and his debut EP, L.A.M.E., before graduating from high school (Levitating Above My Enemies). Juice Back, his hit song, was included on his second mixtape, Price City. The song was crucial in getting him noticed.
Nasty C was introduced to a larger audience through the Juice Back remix, which included Cassper Nyovest and Nigerian artist Davido.
Hell Naw, the lead single from his debut studio album Bad Hair, garnered him numerous accolades, including "Song of the Year."
Career of Nasty C
At the age of nine, the little guy began rapping, and his love for music was realized. His music was largely influenced by his brother, who helped him learn how to write songs on his own. He rapidly began making beats and adding his own vocals to them.
In 2015, Nasty C released the album Price City, which rapidly became a hit. In 2018, he got a deal with Universal Music Group, and TINA Magazine named him the best African rapper and rap vocalist in his home country.
The young rapper has stayed on course, releasing fantastic songs for his listeners, and he has built a big social media following as a result.
How did he get his name?
Nsikayesizwe Nasty C's real name is David Junior Ngcobo. Junior is a nickname bestowed upon him by his friends, while Nsika is bestowed upon him by his family. For years before he became famous, he went under the stage moniker Nasty C.
A family friend named Whisper started calling him Nasty Cat because he used foul language when rapping to his favorite hip-hop tunes.
The Birthplace of Nasty C
Nasty C was born on February 11, 1997, in Diepkloof, Johannesburg's largest township. He spent his childhood in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, with his family. Age is only a number in the world of hip-hop. Nasty C, who is 22 years old, is a well-known rapper in South Africa.
Education of Nasty C
Strelitzia High School was where Nasty C went. While pursuing his music career, he completed Grade 12 at a Durban high school in 2014. Nasty C released his debut mixtape, One Kid, a Thousand Coffins, when he was only 15 years old.
In an interview with MTV Base Africa, Nasty C admitted that balancing academics and rap was difficult.
"I'm not going to lie and say it's simple... I was so concentrated on music... I didn't do really well in school. "I got through matric [Grade 12] but with low grades," he explained.
Mother of Nasty C
Nasty C's mother, Veliswa (also known as Ivy), died in a car accident when he was only 11 months old. He has paid tribute to his mum through his music. His single, UOK, was dedicated to her. Nasty C raps in the song:
Mama You are now safe and sound.
You in a better place now I'll see you another day now
Mama, are you all right?
Don't be concerned about anything right now.
You now have wings.
The music video for the song begins with a photograph of his mother. Nasty C also devoted a short film to his mother on his music career and the Ivyson Tour. His mother is described as a "good ancestor" by him.
Father Nasty C
Nasty C was reared by his father, David Maviyo Ngcobo, after his mother died. David's father, a human resources manager, was first opposed to his son's rap obsession as a child, but has since become one of his staunchest supporters. He has been observed singing along to Nasty C's songs at some of his performances.
The Nasty C Family
Nasty C's older brother, Siyabonga Ngcobo, is also a rapper. His musician brother taught him the basics of music creation when he was nine years old. Siyabona is a Nasty C fan, just like his father. He constantly promotes his brother's music and upcoming gigs on his social media sites.
Is Nasty C the father of a child?
Despite not having a child, Nasty C frequently refers to his musical endeavors as his children. "The first birthday of #BadHair." "I'm a proud father," he tweeted in 2017.
Nasty C made headlines in 2018 after revealing that he was "pregnant." He uploaded a video of himself entering a maternity ward at a hospital. Nasty C joked about expecting twins names Strings and Bling. The whole thing turned out to be a marketing stunt for his new album. He claimed he was conceiving a new idea.
The artist made headlines earlier this year after accused American rapper Jaden Smith of stealing his pregnancy hoax idea.
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