KP ILLEST
KP Illest Awards & Press

Awards&Press

Recognition earned over time, built on consistency.

Awards & Nominations

2011

Sprite Urban Expression

National Freestyle Rap Competition

Won

KP Illest won the national Sprite freestyle contest and earned an opening slot for the Black Eyed Peas in the UK.

2013

Hype Magazine

Hottest Newcomer of the Year

Named

Recognized as South Africa’s Hype Magazine Hottest Newcomer following his debut mixtape.

2015

Namibian Annual Music Awards

Best Rap/Hip-Hop, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, Most Popular Artist of the Year

Nominated

His debut album “Memoirs of a Dreamer” received widespread national attention.

2016

Namibian Annual Music Awards

Best Song with a Message

Won

Also nominated for Best Rap/Hip-Hop. Awarded for the socially conscious track “No One’s Laughing.”

2018

Namibian Annual Music Awards

Best Rap/Hip-Hop

Won

Also nominated for Best Male Artist of the Year.

2020

Namibian Annual Music Awards

Best Male Artist of the Year

Won

Also nominated for Album of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Best Afropop (Inclusive) for his project “Faith & Favour” and the single “Energy” featuring Ice Prince.

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