Major League DJz are requesting the “Fast & Furious” franchise to showcase South African motorsport culture on a global scale.
The duo has urged the franchise to cast local spinning artist Sam Sam, whose real name is Samkeliso Thubane, when the series makes its return.
In their appeal, they cited a post from actor Tyrese Gibson, encouraging him to include Sam Sam in the film.
“Super dope.. but please can you add SAM SAM to this franchise. Best spinner driver in the world. Proudly South African. You would never REGRET IT‼️”
Supporters quickly filled the comment section backing Major League DJz’s appeal, envisioning how Sam Sam’s abilities could be depicted on film.
“Imagine him opening the movie with them on a spinning fest, then it leads to a race before the intro lol,” remarked X user Sthedoingthings.
“He’s the best spinner after Katra,” added Ditebogo.
This initiative follows Gibson’s social media post featuring his castmates and football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, amid rumors of the footballer joining the upcoming Fast & Furious installment.
Recently, Vin Diesel confirmed via Instagram that a new film is on the horizon and disclosed that a role has been specifically created for Ronaldo.
Diesel shared a photo of himself alongside Ronaldo, enticing fans with a message hinting at the superstar’s potential involvement in the “Fast & Furious” family.
“Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology… I gotta tell you, he is a real one. We wrote a role for him… @cristiano,” he stated.
The “Fast & Furious” franchise has consistently emphasized more than mere velocity. Drifting, spinning, precision driving, and exceeding automobile limits form the core of the franchise’s identity.
Whether through “Tokyo Drift” or the increasingly outrageous street races of later installments, vehicle control has remained the focal point. This is where Sam Sam fits perfectly.
Red Bull has referred to him as the “sultan of spin,” and he is widely acknowledged as one of the preeminent spinners globally.
Hailing from Mbombela in Mpumalanga, the 27-year-old athlete began his journey in motorsport riding quad bikes, later persuading his father to purchase his first BMW E30—a vehicle that would ignite his spinning career.
His significant breakthrough occurred in 2016 when he appeared on the television competition “So You Think You Can Spin?”, triumphing over numerous participants and earning the audience’s vote.
Since then, he has emerged as the most acclaimed spinning athlete backed by Red Bull.
Spinning and drifting fans admire Sam Sam, gathering to witness his impressive stunts and his remarkable car control in his signature Gusheshe.
Earlier this year, he also represented South Africa at the grand reopening of Hangar-7 in Salzburg, Austria, highlighting local spinning culture to an international audience.
