25K Unveils First-Phase Lineup For Loyal To The Plug Event
25K Unveils First-Phase Lineup For Loyal To The Plug Event. Pretoria rapper 25K has turned the announcement of his upcoming Loyal To The Plug event into a full-blown courtroom spectacle, unveiling the first phase of a lineup he has jokingly placed on trial for musical offences.
The first names called before the imaginary commission are Amaroto, Pabi Cooper, Snow Deep, Nobantu Vilakazi and The North Mob. According to 25K’s tongue-in-cheek charges, the artists are being investigated for operating a hit factory beyond capacity, possessing multiple unreleased bangers, displaying criminal levels of replay value and committing several counts of chart interference.
“Proceedings are far from over,” 25K declared, signalling that the first phase is only the beginning and that more names could still be added to the case.
The playful rollout fits perfectly with 25K’s creative approach to Loyal To The Plug. The concept traces back to his acclaimed 2024 sophomore album, Loyal to the Plug: The Life & Times of Don Kilograms, which followed his breakthrough project Pheli Makaveli.
The album became a major milestone in the rapper’s career, earning him his first South African Music Award for Best Hip Hop Album and further establishing him as one of the defining voices to emerge from Pretoria’s hip hop scene.
Now, Loyal To The Plug has evolved beyond an album title into a broader celebration of the culture, the city and the people who have remained part of 25K’s journey.
The first-phase lineup also reflects the crossover energy that has become increasingly central to South African music. Snow Deep brings his Amapiano credentials and established connection to Pretoria’s sound, while Pabi Cooper and Nobantu Vilakazi add a dose of high-energy Amapiano. Amaroto brings further groove to the bill, while The North Mob strengthens the hometown presence with their distinctive Pretoria-rooted hip hop identity.
For 25K, the idea of staying loyal to the plug has always carried a deeper meaning. His music has consistently connected street realities, ambition, vulnerability and the culture that shaped him. Loyal To The Plug continues that story by bringing the community that supported his journey into the same space.
With the first batch of names officially charged, the case is far from closed. More artists are expected to enter the proceedings before the event takes place, leaving fans waiting to see who else will be summoned.
For now, bail has been denied. The first phase is locked in, the charges have been read, and Pretoria’s musical commission is officially in session.
