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Rashid Kay Claims Honorary Glory At Timeline Radio Awards. Veteran hip hop tastemaker Rashid Kay received the Honorary Award at the Timeline Radio Hip Hop Awards 2025, an event that celebrates contributions to the growth of South African hip hop. The awards, themed “Creating Superstars,” recognised Rashid for his decades-long influence on the genre.
Rashid Kay, one of the curators of the Back To The City hip-hop music festival, has been a key figure in developing both underground and mainstream talent. He has played a pivotal role in highlighting artists like ProVerb and shaping festival lineups that spark public conversation.
Unlike many award winners, Kay is not known for dropping viral tracks or dominating social media trends. He has built his reputation as the curator and connector of South African hip hop, an invisible force who bridges the gap between underground talent and mainstream audiences.
As co-founder of the iconic Back to the City festival, Rashid Kay has consistently highlighted emerging artists while fostering a platform for the genre’s veterans. His early support for artists such as ProVerb and his sharp, thoughtful critiques of festival lineups have earned him both respect and occasional controversy.
2025 has been a year of recognition for Rashid. Following his commentary on the Metro FM Music Awards, where he called out radio gatekeepers for sidelining hip hop in favour of pop music, his honorary award feels like an overdue acknowledgement from the industry. Timeline Radio, known for its dedication to authentic hip-hop culture, recognised Rashid Kay’s tireless work in nurturing talent and shaping the country’s soundscape.
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The post Rashid Kay Claims Honorary Glory At Timeline Radio Awards appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag.
Rashid Kay Claims Honorary Glory At Timeline Radio Awards. Veteran hip hop tastemaker Rashid Kay received the Honorary Award at the Timeline Radio Hip Hop Awards 2025, an event that celebrates contributions to the growth of South African hip hop. The awards, themed “Creating Superstars,” recognised Rashid for his decades-long influence on the genre. Rashid …
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