25K

25K
Born	Lehlohonolo Molefe Template:Birth year and age South Africa
Occupation(s)	Rapper, music producer
Years active	2017–present
Known for	"Culture Vulture"

25K (real name Lehlohonolo Molefe), also recognized as 25K THE PLUG, is a rapper and music producer originating from South Africa. He rose to widespread recognition with the release of his 2017 track "Culture Vulture," which gained renewed attention in early 2019 through collaborations with well-known artists AKA and Emtee; additionally, Boity Thulo created a remix of the song.

After signing with Sony Music Africa, 25K introduced his first album, Pheli Makaveli, featuring production by Zoocci Coke Dope. His career is linked with leading record companies including Sony Music Africa, Universal Music South Africa, South African Recordings, and Kennel Music, securing a prominent place within the South African hip hop industry.

Studio albums

Title	Type	Album details	Certification
Pheli Makaveli	Studio album	• Released: 2021 • Label: Sony Music Africa • Available as: Digital download
Loyal To The Plug : The Life & Times of Don Kilogram	Studio album	• Released: 2024 • Label: Sony Music Africa • Available as: Digital download

Awards and nominations

Year	Award ceremony	Category	Work/Recipient	Outcome	Ref.
2021	South African Hip Hop Awards	Album of the Year	Pheli Makaveli	Template:Nominated
		Freshman of the Year		Template:Nominated
		Best Male Artist	Himself	Template:Nominated
		Best Collaboration	Husters Prayer	Template:Nominated
		Best Music Video		Template:Nominated
		Best Remix	081's Finest (Remix)	Template:Nominated