Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke is a South African rapper and controversial figure prominently known under the alias of Shebeshxt. He was born and bred in

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. He came to prominence prior to his breakthrough single "Ke Di Shxt Malume" after it went viral on a

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and receiving positive comments from the likes of

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. In 2023, the rapper signed a major deal with Italian prominent company Lamborghini wines by

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, shortly after he appeared on '' Podcast and Chill with MacG'' and made history by becoming the first guest to ever surpass 1 million views in 2 days with no

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nor

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Discography

* ''Topless Shxta's Journey'' (2022) * ''Topless Shxta's Journey, Vol 2'' (2023)

Controversies

Legal issues

In April 2023, the rapper was apprehended and faced jail time, on 9 May 2023 he appeared in Lebowakgomo Magistrate's court for two counts of

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(discharging a firearm after he allegedly fired four shots in the air at a family home in Ga-Mamaola village),

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, and malicious damage to property. The rapper's bail was denied after the

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spokesperson in Limpopo addresseed that the case was postponed to gather further information, Chauke remained in custody for four months until he was released in August 2023. The discharge of firearm charges were later withdrawn in October 2023. In December 2023, Shebeshxt faced jail time in foreign soil, he was accused of breaching a performing contract on 2 December 2023 in the neighboring country

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* * {{Authority control Living people Amapiano musicians People from Limpopo South African rappers Sotho people 21st-century rappers 21st-century South African musicians Date of birth missing (living people)