South African rap sensation Nasty C is making waves online after receiving high praise from American rapper Wale.
The recognition sparked celebration among fans, who hailed the rapper as one of the best in the game and expressed hope for an international collaboration.
Wale took to social media to highlight Nasty C’s lyrical prowess, saying, “Nasty C and Ladipoe… 🖊️,” referring also to Nigerian rapper Ladipoe.
The brief yet powerful post immediately caught fire, with fans applauding Wale for recognizing African talent.
The excitement was palpable across South African social media, where fans flooded timelines with support and pride.
One comment read, “Undeniably the best emcees outta Africa when it comes to pen game and delivery.”
Another said, “Wale has been one of the people pushing Afrobeats since 2013/14… and he has always repped Naija.”
Fans of Nasty C. often referred to as “The Slimes” expressed both pride and vindication, especially given the criticism the rapper sometimes faces at home.
“The Slimes never like to see Nasty winning,” one user noted, pointing out the mixed reception he often receives despite his success.
Nasty C, who has been a consistent force in the industry for years, is no stranger to international attention. He previously collaborated with American rapper T.I. in 2019 and teamed up with Canadian-Nigerian artist Dax in 2021 on the track 40 Days 40 Nights. With Wale now showing interest, fans are more hopeful than ever that Nasty C’s next big collaboration might be just around the corner.
Nasty C and Ladipoe … 🖊️
— Wale (@Wale) May 31, 2025