Mzansi rappers react to Nasty C signing with Def Jam Records

- Nasty C is at it again - making waves and bagging major achievements

- The young rapper has signed with Def Jam Records, an American label

- His fellow rappers were impressed and full of praise when the news broke

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Nasty C has achieved a big deal once again - he signed with Def Jam Records.

Not only does the young rapper join a super-admired American label, but he is also the first South African rapper to do so.

Nasty has been teasing his fans with info about collabs with US stars and his fans are beyond proud of him.

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Previously, he hung out with musos like Post Malone and confirmed working with No I.D and T.I.

Now, he's spending times with the big guns in the entertainment industry. Def Jam is focused predominantly on hip-hop, pop and urban music, and has been associated with international stars such as Ludacris, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, and now Nasty C.

The label's CEO Jeff Harleston said:

"Nasty C is a unique and forward-thinking artist who is at the forefront of a new generation of rappers emerging from Africa. Def Jam is a globally recognised brand synonymous with excellence in hip-hop, and we are excited to welcome Nasty C - an international star with real vision and talent - into the family."

Briefly.co.za gathered that for Nasty, it is a big honour.

"It’s powerful to be a part of the Def Jam family. It’s an iconic record label and has made the careers of many of the artists I look up to."

Local rappers are very proud of him and took to social media to congratulate and gush over him:

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Source: Briefly News