K.O Reacts To The Decline Of US Hip Hop Following The Release Of 2023 Billboard Stats
K.O Reacts To The Decline Of US Hip Hop Following The Release Of 2023 Billboard Stats. SA Hip-hop is currently wrestling its way to be recognised as the best genre in the country following the dominance of Amapiano. The rap game in South Ah has suffered a massive setback as the aforesaid genre maintains its grip in mainstream music.
However, US Hip-hop has been facing a similar situation as revealed by recent Billboard statistics. According to Complex, no US hip-hop single or album has hit the number-one spot on the Billboard chart in 2023 for the first time in 30 years. These statistics have left a sour taste in most hip-hop fans and artists alike.
Taking to Twitter, K.O is amongst the people who expressed their sentiment following the recent Billboard stats on US Hip-hop. The rapper likened the situation in America to the one being faced in South African Hip-hop space. The SkhandaWorld boss, however, urged SA rappers to adapt to the situation or get left behind.
“A trickle down effect sadly. Already been tough for mainstream hiphop in SA and clearly the worst is yet to come seeing this is the current state in US hiphop. SA rappers oughta adapt or get left!” Tweeted K.O. Mr CashTime has been one of the most consistent SA rappers over the years, and he has managed to grasp the change of patterns in the music industry.
The veteran rapper’s biggest song right now SETE is not a hip-hop song and it gave him a nod for a BET Nomination for the Best International Act. This clearly indicates how K.O has managed to dabble in the music space as he maintains his relevancy for so long.
