US Rapper Rick Rock Returns to South Africa: “I Am Beyond Excited to Be Back”

• American rapper Rick Ross who was recently in Mzansi for a few days is coming back to South Africa in May 2025
• The award-winning artist confirmed his return in a video on Sunday, 9 February on social media
• South Africans took to social media to respond to his upcoming show and his return to the country
• Gregory Wings spoke to Briefly News about the upcoming Durban Music Festival, and stated what Rick Ross' role is

Award-winning musician Rick Ross, who was recently in Cape Town is returning to South Africa.

The US rapper who recently got trolled for his Louis Vuitton outfit has confirmed his 2025 show in Mzansi.

The musician revealed in an interview with TshisaLIVE that he is excited to be back in South Africa.

The rapper also thanked Gregory Wings and Blue Screen Entertainment for making his comeback happen and added that he's ready for a great show.

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Speaking to Briefly News journalist Jessica Gcaba, Gregory Wings said the festival is basically a celebration of the rich culture of Durban.

"This is a Durban Music Fest, a vibrant celebration of the rich cultures of Maskandi, amapiano, Gqom, and Tribal hip hop," he said. "Rick Ross is here to bridge the gap between our cultures as Black Americans and South Africans, ensuring that the show also has international appeal for the live stream."

The popular artist also confirmed that tickets to his show will go on sale from 14 February 2025.

Celebrity blogger Maphepha Ndaba shared a video of the rapper confirming his return to Mzansi in May.

The musician will be performing at Hollywoodbets King Park Stadium in Durban on 3 May 2025.

It is believed that South African musicians such as DJ Sox, DJ Tira, Gatheni, Mawhoo, Dlala Thukzin, Blxckie will also be performing at the festival.

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South Africans respond to his return

kjhujunemployment_chronicles_sa said:

"Abahambayo abasheshe bakithi. Being South African is still the biggest blessing."

grizz25_1632ww wrote:

"Lol they are distracting the middle class and affluent South Africans. I mean there's a lot going on. Let's try not to be too distracted. Even Beyoncé is coming."

ms.kittypong responded:

"They turned AKA into an ancestor in Durban. Ehh are you sure you want to go there, Baba?"

wande_mtolo wrote:

"So all of them are now coming here?"

fifi.south_africa replied:

"Re busy with land stuff, but ok.

Chris Brown hilariously responds to Beyoncé's rumoured SA concert

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that after unconfirmed rumours that Beyoncé Knowles-Carter would be touring in South Africa in 2025, Mzansi peeps came through with jokes.

Rumours circulated that Beyoncé would visit Mzansi in 2025. However, like previous hoaxes, this was debunked.

Source: Briefly News