Makes millions, hates loot
It was not too long ago that rapper Cassper Nyovest told his fans that he made R2-million a night. Now, the Mafikeng hip-hop artist has collaborated with New York rapper Talib Kweli in an impassioned song against capitalism entitled F**k the Money.Politically charged rapper Kweli released the musical indictment on Saturday and, true to his principles, he gave it away.The New York rapper, known for his left-wing activism, put out the track, which listeners can download from his website free.Ironically Nyovest, whose name is Refiloe Phoolo, has posted pictures on social media of his mansion, his wheels and reportedly has told the media that he "can clock about two million a night".The Doc Shebeleza rapper is also on a quest to fill up The Dome, in Randburg, in October.This weekend he dropped his new single Mama I Made It, in which he thanks his mother for allowing him to drop out of school to pursue his dream...
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