Nasty C has officially moved Durban to the end of his Ivyson Tour, calling it the perfect place to wrap things up. "I wanna end this sh*t off at home", he said, highlighting his deep connection to the city he comes from.
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Nasty C has officially moved Durban to the end of his Ivyson Tour, calling it the perfect place to wrap things up. "I wanna end this sh*t off at home", he said, highlighting his deep connection to the city he comes from.
Nasty C’s Ivyson Tour is coming to Potchefstroom on 25 October 2025, featuring a star-studded line-up including Blxckie, Focalistic, Maglera Doe Boy, and Usimamane. The event will take place at JB Marks Oval from midday until midnight, promising a full day of live performances
South African rapper Nasty C has announced the launch of new merchandise in connection with his latest album, FREE. The upcoming line will feature caps, sweaters, and t-shirts, previewed recently on his official social media platforms. While a release date has not been confirmed, Nasty C stated that the merch will be available soon. The drop forms part of the broader rollout for FREE, which is now streaming on major platforms.
Cassper Nyovest just dropped the official Kings of Fill Up lineup and it’s nothing short of explosive. From Nasty C and Emtee to Kwesta, Big Zulu, 25K and more, the stage is set for a killer showcase at Fill Up Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on 6 December 2025.
Nasty C recently performed his singles “Soft” and “Leftie” on Glitch Africa’s YouTube channel, offering fans a glimpse into his latest album FREE. Both tracks, released prior to the album, showcase different creative approaches: “Soft,” featuring Usimamane, reflects on hard work and the desire for a comfortable life, while “Leftie,” featuring Blxckie, emerged from a freestyle session focused on vibe and spontaneity. During the performance, Nasty C shared these insights, highlighting the contrasting inspirations behind the two songs.
During a candid conversation on Backstory Beats with Amazon Music’s +44, South African rap star Nasty C revealed that Post Malone’s “Better Now” played a key role in inspiring his latest album, FREE. “It’s definitely Post Malone’s ‘Better Now’,” he said. “I was playing that song a lot… the creativity behind it, the catchiness of it, the honesty in the lyrics too.” The influence is clear across FREE, an introspective body of work that leans into emotional growth, melodic experimentation, and lyrical vulnerability. With this project, Nasty C isn’t just delivering music, he’s telling a story of release, reflection, and evolution.
Nasty C is opening the next chapter of his FREE era and this time, he’s calling on the world to join him. Following record-breaking milestones, the rapper has revealed plans for ‘FREE (Deluxe)’, a project that turns his success into a global collaboration. Here’s everything he announced about the new version, the open remix call and what listeners can expect next.
Audiomarc has ignited a fiery debate in South African hip hop after fiercely defending African tours and setting the record straight on Nasty C’s independence. What started as a dismissive remark online has now spiraled into one of the culture’s most heated conversations about global ambition, label support, and the future of SA rap.
In a recent Instagram video, award-winning rapper Nasty C shared a powerful message about the importance of failure in the journey to success. Speaking candidly to his audience, he said, “Fail as much as you can, twin… there’s a 99% chance that you’re afraid of failure, and that’s okay.” Encouraging viewers to embrace failure as a checkpoint rather than an endpoint.
Nasty C kicks off his 17-stop Ivyson Tour across 11 African countries, bringing 'FREE' to fans on bigger stages
