{"id":20823,"date":"2026-01-22T14:24:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=20823"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T12:24:39","slug":"revving-up-the-beat-major-league-djz-enlists-sam-sam-for-the-next-fast-and-furious-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/revving-up-the-beat-major-league-djz-enlists-sam-sam-for-the-next-fast-and-furious-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Revving Up the Beat: Major League DJz Enlists Sam Sam for the Next ‘Fast and Furious’ Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Major League DJz<\/strong> are requesting the \u201cFast & Furious\u201d franchise to showcase South African motorsport culture on a global scale.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In their appeal, they cited a post from actor Tyrese Gibson, encouraging him to include Sam Sam in the film.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuper 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‼️\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Supporters quickly filled the comment section backing Major League DJz\u2019s appeal, envisioning how Sam Sam\u2019s abilities could be depicted on film.<\/p>\n

\u201cImagine him opening the movie with them on a spinning fest, then it leads to a race before the intro lol,\u201d remarked X user Sthedoingthings.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s the best spinner after Katra,\u201d added Ditebogo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology\u2026 I gotta tell you, he is a real one. We wrote a role for him\u2026 @cristiano,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The \u201cFast & Furious\u201d franchise has consistently emphasized more than mere velocity. Drifting, spinning, precision driving, and exceeding automobile limits form the core of the franchise\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

Whether through \u201cTokyo Drift\u201d or the increasingly outrageous street races of later installments, vehicle control has remained the focal point. This is where Sam Sam fits perfectly.<\/p>\n

Red Bull has referred to him as the \u201csultan of spin,\u201d and he is widely acknowledged as one of the preeminent spinners globally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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\u2014a vehicle that would ignite his spinning career.<\/p>\n

His significant breakthrough occurred in 2016 when he appeared on the television competition \u201cSo You Think You Can Spin?\u201d, triumphing over numerous participants and earning the audience’s vote.<\/p>\n

Since then, he has emerged as the most acclaimed spinning athlete backed by Red Bull.<\/p>\n

Spinning and drifting fans admire Sam Sam, gathering to witness his impressive stunts and his remarkable car control in his signature Gusheshe.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n