{"id":20340,"date":"2026-01-16T22:30:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T20:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=20340"},"modified":"2026-01-16T22:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T20:30:10","slug":"emtee-publicly-celebrates-his-bond-with-da-l-e-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/emtee-publicly-celebrates-his-bond-with-da-l-e-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Emtee Publicly Celebrates His Bond with Da L.E.S"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Emtee declares his love for Da L.E.S<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

South African rapper Emtee recently stirred interest among his followers by openly expressing admiration for fellow artist Da L.E.S.<\/p>\n

The artist, known for the track Pearl Thusi<\/em>, whose real name is Mthembeni Ndevu, shared a short but impactful message on social media that gained widespread attention.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love you @2freshLES (pause) always know that,\u201d Emtee stated, and many fans found the message to be heartfelt and refreshing.<\/p>\n

This unexpected display of admiration is significant in the hip-hop scene, where such acknowledgments between artists are not common.<\/p>\n

Observers viewed Emtee\u2019s statement as a genuine tribute, reflecting a shared respect between two prominent figures from distinct times in South African rap history.<\/p>\n

Da L.E.S, whose real name is Leslie Mampe, has been influential in shaping modern South African hip-hop.<\/p>\n

In the last year, the rapper has been focusing on recovery after experiencing a stroke on his birthday.<\/p>\n

During this trying time, he has received steadfast support and encouragement from fans and peers alike.<\/p>\n

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I love you @2freshLES<\/a> (pause) always know that.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Hustle (@emteerecords) January 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n