Loki Crowns Okmalumkoolkat As The Most Imitated Rapper In SA Hip Hop. Who’s the most copied rapper of the last decade? That was DJ Vlad’s open-ended question, and Loki didn’t hesitate to put some well-earned respect on a fellow Durban trailblazer’s name.
The former Skhanda World rapper took the opportunity to give Okmalumkoolkat his flowers as the most copied rapper in South African hip-hop over the past decade. “In South aaah it’s Okmalum… even broers who broers eventually got inspired by took something from him. Nami ngacosha,” Loki responded with a grin, admitting he too borrowed from the originator.
The answer wasn’t just a casual shoutout—it was a salute steeped in history, artistry, and hometown pride. Loki recently teamed up with Okmalumkoolkat on a music collaboration and used the opportunity to hail the Gqi hitmaker as a cultural icon in Durban’s creative landscape. “My broe @okmalumkoolkat, where I’m from, there’s nothing bigger than you… Your impact is bigger than the conventional metrics,” he wrote in a heartfelt post.
Okmalumkoolkat, known for fusing street flair with a futuristic edge, has long been regarded as a trendsetter. From fashion to flow, his thumbprint can be found across a generation of artists, many of whom built their styles using fragments of his aesthetic. Loki’s praise confirms what many fans and industry insiders have whispered for years—Okmalum isn’t just influential, he’s foundational.
With both artists flying the Durban flag high, this moment feels like a full-circle celebration of creative lineage, influence, and brotherhood. And as Loki puts it, even the innovators got influenced.
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