May 20, 2026

South African Hip-Hop's Fastest Rising Artist

South African Hip-Hop's Fastest Rising Artist

This is the story of one of South Africa's most promising hip-hop artists, filmed at the places that made him. We start at PEGG's high school, where he found hip-hop, fell in love with drama, and met the late Simon of PosterBoy. We end off at Dropkick Murphy's, the venue where he won an open mic that led to a Cotton Fest mixtape feature and a life-changing performance. PEGG breaks down: Why Glenwood's brotherhood shaped him The Alt vs Hip-Hop venue problem in Durban What makes a lyrici...

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This is the story of one of South Africa's most promising hip-hop artists, filmed at the places that made him.

We start at PEGG's high school, where he found hip-hop, fell in love with drama, and met the late Simon of PosterBoy. We end off at Dropkick Murphy's, the venue where he won an open mic that led to a Cotton Fest mixtape feature and a life-changing performance.

PEGG breaks down:


  • Why Glenwood's brotherhood shaped him

  • The Alt vs Hip-Hop venue problem in Durban

  • What makes a lyricist (MF DOOM style)

  • Working with Luukhanyo, Risky T, Mash Beats, and more

  • Why Durban needs its own Cotton Fest or Back to the City


Filmed on location at Glenwood High School and Dropkick Murphy's, Durban.

Crew: Rowan Deysel
Producer: Nasiphi Zwane

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🎧 Stream PEGG's music:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mLscN8soRzzpD5z8WC42B?si=FffcW303SjCaS2TvsgCSPg

🔗 Follow PEGG:
https://www.instagram.com/pegg.dbn

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