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Thato Saul

b. 1995

South African rapper and songwriter

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About Thato Saul

Born 1995. Thato Saul is a rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.

Thato Matlebyane (born 12 December 1995), professionally known as Thato Saul is a South African rapper and songwriter who rose to prominence subsequent to the release of "Never Ride" by Mashbeatz after the single went viral on a video sharing platform TikTok.

In 2022 Matlebyane received a total of six nominations from the South African Hip Hop Awards of which he won three out of six nominations. He was named the best freshman and newcomer. He made a guest appearance on the posthumous studio album MASS COUNTRY by AKA with a song titled "Mbuzi (Freesyle)" which left fans and listeners asking "who is Thato Saul?".

Awards and nominations YearAward ceremonyCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResults202211th South African Hip Hop AwardsAlbum of the YearLife is Gangsta Best Newcomer/Freshman of the YearHimself Song of the Year"Never Ride"Best CollaboBest MaleHimself

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Important facts

Born
1995
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer
Awards
South African Hip Hop Awards

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thato Saul?

South African rapper and songwriter

When was Thato Saul born?

Thato Saul was born in 1995.

What is Thato Saul's occupation?

Thato Saul is a rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thato Saul

· Wikidata: Q116935994

· DBpedia: Thato Saul

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