Awards & Nominations
Sprite Urban Expression
National Freestyle Rap Competition
KP Illest won the national Sprite freestyle contest and earned an opening slot for the Black Eyed Peas in the UK.
Hype Magazine
Hottest Newcomer of the Year
Recognized as South Africa’s Hype Magazine Hottest Newcomer following his debut mixtape.
Namibian Annual Music Awards
Best Rap/Hip-Hop, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, Most Popular Artist of the Year
His debut album “Memoirs of a Dreamer” received widespread national attention.
Namibian Annual Music Awards
Best Song with a Message
Also nominated for Best Rap/Hip-Hop. Awarded for the socially conscious track “No One’s Laughing.”
Namibian Annual Music Awards
Best Rap/Hip-Hop
Also nominated for Best Male Artist of the Year.
Namibian Annual Music Awards
Best Male Artist of the Year
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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