By: Natasha Archary
Kabelo Petrus Motha, more popularly known as Kabza de Small remembers the days he used to cut grass for a living.
In a viral video clip that has resurfaced, the highly acclaimed DJ and record producer shared that he used to work for the municipality, starting off cutting grass, and moving to being a plumber.
These were the artist’s tough days before he made a name for himself in the South African music industry.
The multi-SAMA award winning artist said his hustle as a young 17-year old, entailed taking whatever odd jobs he could find to put food on the table.
While starting from the bottom eventually paid off for The Scorpion King, he remembers where he came from and how hard he had to work to get to where he is today.
“I used to cut grass for a living. That’s right, I used to work for the municipality, honestly.
Seriously, I used to wear overalls, it was tough. I used to do plumbing, fix sewerage drains, whatever it took, when I was around 17 or 18.”
Kabza de Small on his hustle before he made a name for himself in the music industry
He’s come a long way since then and Kabza de Small has made a name for himself both locally and internationally.
Just last year, the music producer performed at a 3-leg tour of the United Kingdom.
Kabza de Small played in Manchester, London and Birmingham in June 2022, and his story is not only inspiring but speaks to him never giving up on his dreams.
Humble beginnings meant the artist had to work hard, and as one of the most streamed artists on Apple Music, Kabza de Small can now enjoy the fruits of his labour.
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