Shebeshxt Becomes 1st Artist to Win Song of the Year While in Prison, SA Reacts: "History Was Made"

Shebeshxt becomes 1st artist to win Song of the Year while in prison, SA reacts: "History was made"

South African controversial rapper Shebeshxt recently made history as the first artist in Mzansi to win the Song of the Year title while he is in prison.

Dailysun | Shebeshxt shines behind bars with hit song!

Jailed Limpopo artist Shebeshxt's hit song "Rato Laka" was voted by Thobela FM listeners as the track to usher in 2026.

Shebeshxt sets a record as the first artist to win song of the year from behind bars

Controversial Limpopo star Shebeshxt has solidified his grip on South African music with his smash hit “Rato Laka,” emerging as the ultimate crossover song propelling fans into the new year. The Lekompo-infused track, featuring Naqua SA, Zee Nxumalo, and Slidoo Man, garnered an overwhelming 4,567 votes (and still climbing) in fan-driven polls, cementing its status as the festive season’s undisputed favorite. Released in August 2025, “Rato Laka” …