Culture Vulture
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Ake Khutsi Ko Khutsa January. (Haha)
Neke Chaile Ene Nekesa Robale. (No)
Ka Nahana Ana Mane. (Grootman)
Ong Puditse Hore Wena Saan O Laase. (Kilo)
Bafana Ba Bang Mpusetsa Morao. (Bwella)
Mohlompei Ke Robile Molao. (Ay)
Basang Kapesa Molato. (Not Guilty)
Phone Call Otla Fuluha Mo Ramano. (Prrr)
Ke Boss, Ene Wena San O Capo. (Hello)
Tlwela Beaver, Otlao Flipper Kari Tazzo. (Boov)
5 Tao Ka Laboraro. (K)
Ase Selo Ke Rekisa Mothalo. (Slime)

Leoka Tswara Zaka Ono Ba Sny. (Sny)
Etla Blackrock O Kokote Ko Hae. (Darkside)
Diesel Sidebag E Khalema Lenyatso. (Mokgalabe)
Mpontshe Kweno Re Khono Tseya Phathlo. (Hey!)
Majin Buu O Kamo Hare. (Buu)
Mara Nkase Mo Lebale. (Ntjwaka)
O Bolaile Motho, Ake Hane. (Murder)
And I'm still Screaming Free Mashobane. (Grootman)
Nna Lwena Ntjaka, Are Kopani. (Tsek)
Ka Hopula Bas Kari' Ka Ducati. (Mmmm)
Mfana Wa Lenyeme Ari Mo Tsabe. (Hey!)
Di Mixtape Otla Di Dlalla Kokwai. (Plug)

Ake Khutsi Ko Khutsa January. (Haha)
Neke Chaile Ene Nekesa Robale. (No)
Ka Nahana Ana Mane. (Grootman)
Ong Puditse Hore Wena Saan O Laase. (Kilo)
Bafana Ba Bang Mpusetsa Morao. (Bwella)
Mohlompei Ke Robile Molao. (Ay)
Basang Kapesa Molato. (Not Guilty)
Phone Call Otla Fuluha Mo Ramano. (Prrr)
Ke Boss, Ene Wena San O Capo. (Hello)
Tlwela Beaver, Otlao Flipper Kari Tazzo. (Boov)
5 Tao Ka Laboraro. (K)
Ase Selo Ke Rekisa Mothalo. (Slime)

Nyamae Akase Ndire Selo. (Aka Seke)
Tlisa Retlao Shiyanisa Lebelo. (Otla Shiyana)
Ke Kamo Mamelodi Le Maphanga. (Madness)
25 O Fetso Kora Ka Gadlanga. (Ke Strikera)
Oskare Betha Ka Khahlamba. (Hey!)
Flopo Henka Ba Bontsa Kenna Mang Setla Jumper. (Relax)
My Em' O Fetso Mpotsa Hore Ke Tlwele Masepa. (My Em)
25K Killer Katleho Mphela. (Killer)
Gloss Still Pull Up In A Beamer. (Skrrt)
That Nigga Ain't Even 22 Bruh (Glucose)
Red Bandana Like I'm Tupac. (Slime)
Utlwella Aka Thellwa, Nyamao (Argh)

Ake Khutsi Ko Khutsa January. (Haha)
Neke Chaile Ene Nekesa Robale. (No)
Ka Nahana Ana Mane. (Grootman)
Ong Puditse Hore Wena Saan O Laase. (Kilo)
Bafana Ba Bang Mpusetsa Morao. (Bwella)
Mohlompei Ke Robile Molao. (Ay)
Basang Kapesa Molato.
Phone Call Otla Fulu'a Mo Ramano. (Prrr)
Ke Boss, Ene Wena San O Capo. (Hello)
Tlwela Beaver, Otlao Flipper Kari Tazzo. (Boov)
5 Tao Ka Laboraro. (K)
Ase Selo Ke Rekisa Mothalo. (Slime)

I See You Niggas Acting Like You Know Me. (Hao Nkitse)
I Got Clientele & They Don't Sleep. (Walker)




I Was In The Trap Selling Nose Bleed. (Sny'Sa)
The Colt 45 Give You Cold Feet. (Thuntsa)

Overall Meaning

The song "Culture Vulture" by South African rapper 25k showcases his rapping skills in a mix of English and a few words in Southern Sesotho dialect. In this song, 25k is boasting about his lifestyle and the success that he has had in the rap industry. The first verse mentions how he is enjoying the month of January, jokingly bragging about his status. He also talks about being the "boss" and not guilty of any wrongdoing. In the second verse, he mentions different places he has been and different things he has done, including a reference to Tupac with his red bandana. He also talks about how he has clients who do not sleep, hinting at his involvement in the drug trade in the past.


The chorus of the song is the same throughout, repeating what seems to be a set of phrases in the Sesotho dialect. There is no English translation given, but it adds to the uniqueness of the song and makes it stand out from others. The last verse is more boastful than the previous ones, 25k is saying that he sees that other rappers are pretending to know him when really they do not, and that he has been successful in the trap selling cocaine, which is where the cold feet come from.


Line by Line Meaning

Ake Khutsi Ko Khutsa January. (Haha)
Laughing at how easy it is to scam people during the month of January when they are still waiting for their salaries and are desperate for money.


Neke Chaile Ene Nekesa Robale. (No)
Refusing to mix with fake people or to be involved in any shady business.


Ka Nahana Ana Mane. (Grootman)
Being the leader and the one who is respected by others.


Ong Puditse Hore Wena Saan O Laase. (Kilo)
Realizing that you are being criticized or hated by someone you know very well.


Bafana Ba Bang Mpusetsa Morao. (Bwella)
Guys who are always ready to help when it comes to making money.


Mohlompei Ke Robile Molao. (Ay)
Being careful and smart while breaking the law.


Basang Kapesa Molato. (Not Guilty)
Not feeling guilty for making money by any means necessary.


Phone Call Otla Fuluha Mo Ramano. (Prrr)
Expecting a phone call with good news such as a new money-making opportunity.


Ke Boss, Ene Wena San O Capo. (Hello)
A confident statement that asserts a person's role as a boss in their area of operation.


Tlwela Beaver, Otlao Flipper Kari Tazzo. (Boov)
Looking for someone who can help flip a new source of income so that it can become even more lucrative.


5 Tao Ka Laboraro. (K)
Investing in one's own business by buying essentials and equipment needed for labor.


Ase Selo Ke Rekisa Mothalo. (Slime)
Selling a fake persona to get ahead in business and work life.


Nyamae Akase Ndire Selo. (Aka Seke)
A name given to someone who is known to be fake and manipulative.


Tlisa Retlao Shiyanisa Lebelo. (Otla Shiyana)
Threatening to disrupt the peace or to cause trouble for someone who is blocking a source of income.


Ke Kamo Mamelodi Le Maphanga. (Madness)
Going insane to the point of hallucination to get through tough times when there is no obvious source of income.


25 O Fetso Kora Ka Gadlanga. (Ke Strikera)
Making money by investing in and selling smuggled goods.


Oskare Betha Ka Khahlamba. (Hey!)
Boasting about one's wealth and being proud of what has been achieved through hard work.


Flopo Henka Ba Bontsa Kenna Mang Setla Jumper. (Relax)
Making time to take a break and enjoy the fruits of one's labor before diving into more opportunities to make money.


My Em' O Fetso Mpotsa Hore Ke Tlwele Masepa. (My Em)
Explaining oneself to a close friend who is concerned about someone's unethical behavior to make money.


25K Killer Katleho Mphela. (Killer)
Going by the name 'Killer' because of the success and money gained through pure hustle.


Gloss Still Pull Up In A Beamer. (Skrrt)
Showing off one's wealth by driving a luxurious car like a BMW and making a grand entrance.


That Nigga Ain't Even 22 Bruh (Glucose)
Expressing surprise at how successful someone is at such a young age.


Red Bandana Like I'm Tupac. (Slime)
Wearing a bandana like Tupac as a sign of wealth and success.


Utlwella Aka Thellwa, Nyamao (Argh)
Being frustrated with a fake and manipulative person who is trying to disrupt a source of income.


I See You Niggas Acting Like You Know Me. (Hao Nkitse)
Describing how some people become fake after seeing someone succeed and try to take advantage of their success.


I Got Clientele & They Don't Sleep. (Walker)
Having a loyal customer base who are always willing to buy products and services offered by the entrepreneur.


I Was In The Trap Selling Nose Bleed. (Sny'Sa)
Selling illegal drugs, such as cocaine or heroin, in a dangerous and risky location like a trap house to make money.


The Colt 45 Give You Cold Feet. (Thuntsa)
Threatening someone with a Colt 45 handgun or any other weapon to protect oneself and one's sources of income.




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Who's here in 2024?! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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Came back again in January 2024 to listen ๐ŸคŒ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ’ฅ

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