Maglera Doe Boy Salutes Hymphatic Thabs & SA Hip-Hop Legends In A Candid Post. In a moment that surprised some fans, South African rapper Maglera Doe Boy took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his admiration for underground legend Hymphatic Thabs — a name that doesn’t often surface in the mainstream spotlight but holds serious weight in the local hip-hop scene.
Responding to the revelation, one fan wrote in disbelief: “Maglera being a fan of Hymphatic Thabs is something I did not expect at all.” But the Makazana chanter didn’t just stop at Hymphatic Thabs. He delivered a history lesson, naming an entire generation of South African hip-hop pioneers who shaped the culture long before it was a commercial powerhouse.
“Tumi (before The Volume), Ben Sharpa, Spaceman, Hymphatic Thabz, Zubs, Golden Shovel, POC, Mister Selwyn, Wikid, Mothipa, H2O, Cashless Society, Entity, Glitz Gang, Jozi, Young Nations, Goddessa, Mathematics (wa ko Vaal), All of motswako (Until Nyovi and KT Mogote), Bravo, Bricks, Pitch Black Afro, Mapaputsi, Driemanskaap… This is the Mecca.”
Maglera Doe Boy’s homage highlighted an era where lyricism, originality, and grassroots movements carried the genre through dusty streets, underground clubs, and community radio. It’s a nod to an often-overlooked golden age of South African hip-hop — one that laid the foundation for artists like him to thrive today.
Hymphatic Thabs, known for his complex rhyme schemes and abstract lyricism, was part of the genre’s intellectual vanguard in the early 2000s. Though he never rose to commercial fame, his influence can be felt in the layered storytelling and unfiltered honesty that artists like Maglera Doe Boy embody.
Maglera’s post didn’t just resonate with older heads — it sparked conversation across timelines, bridging the generational gap in SA hip-hop. For many, it was a refreshing reminder that the new school hasn’t forgotten the architects of the culture.
By naming groups like Cashless Society, POC, and Goddessa — along with individual acts from all corners of the country — Maglera underscored the deep, diverse roots of South African hip-hop. His mention of “All of motswako (Until Nyovi and KT Mogote)” also gave a nod to the genre’s regional pride and its evolution over time.
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