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Shebeshxt
Shebeshxt in 2022
Born
Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke

Lebowakgomo, Limpopo, South Africa
Nationality South Africa
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2021–present
Notable work"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.

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

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  • Topless Shxta's Journey (2022)
  • Topless Shxta's Journey, Vol 2 (2023)

Controversies

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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in custody for four months until he was released in August 2023.[9] The discharge of firearm charges were later withdrawn in October 2023.[10]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

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  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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