Posted at ... 0 Likes. On November 2, Kgositsile released his first solo single since his return from Samoa, titled "Chum". [6] Most of the mixtape was produced by Tyler, the Creator. The single "Nowhere2go" was released on November 8, 2018, and received positive reception. [16], Kgositsile appeared on the song "Oldie" from Odd Future's debut album The OF Tape Vol. If you have any enquiries concerning the information, please use the Contact IAAF page, selecting ‘Focus on Athletes Biographies’ in the drop down menu of contact area options. In July, he took part to the Warri Relays in Nigeria where he clocked 10.50 in the 100m. South African designer Thebe Magugu in Paris, February 2020. [32] The forthcoming album was to be named Gnossos, citing inspiration from Richard Fariña's 1966 cult-classic novel Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up To Me. His second album, I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside followed in March 2015, and his third, Some Rap Songs, released in November 2018. But there was a question mark over who would prevail in the clash of generations. Thebe first travelled to Eugene for the World Junior Championships at the end of July. Kgositsile also confirmed the next single to be titled "Whoa" featuring Tyler, the Creator. Kgositsile was originally known by the moniker Sly Tendencies when he began rapping in 2008, but soon changed his name when Tyler, the Creator invited him to join his alternative hip hop collective Odd Future in late 2009. In December 2014, Thebe was part of Botswana’s team that competed in the Southern Africa Under 20 Games in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and brought home a silver medal in the 200m (21.22w). The 2014 Africa Youth Games marked Thebe’s emergence on the national athletics landscape, as he was one of the two Botswana athletes to claim a gold medal in front of the large home crowd gathered for the event (the other one being Karabo Sibanda in the 400m). Suzy Menkes and Thebe Magugu at the 2019 Condé Nast International Luxury Conference in Cape Town ... the winner was exceptional for having a global goal at such a young age. "[66], Thebe Kgositsile currently lives in the neighbourhood of Mid-City in Los Angeles, California. 2019. [49], On November 7, 2018, Kgositsile teased the release of new music on social media in a video clip captioned, "NOWHERE2GO TOMORROW MORNING TAP IN." He subsequently made a huge impression in the 4x400m, running the second leg in a stunning 43.5 split to help Botswana clinch a silver medal in 3:02.81 (a new African junior record). South African Fashion Week is the countrys only business-to-business fashion platform, with the intent on growing the Creative Fashion Design Industry in South Africa by connecting designers to Buyers. As a remarkable coincidence three cities named Thebe(s) developed at the most fertile territories in Africa, Asia and Europe. Not getting to have that moment left me to figure out a lot with my damn self. He turned down several other larger offers due to his priority of remaining close to Odd Future.[4]. He ran a Season Best and Meeting Record of 45.09 in Prague, Czech Republic, on June 3. Cathrine sits in the Technical Working Group for the National Financial Inclusion Strategy of Botswana and has been selected to be a part of the 2019 class of the Obama Foundation Leaders, Africa Program. Kgositsile later changed his pseudonym to Earl Sweatshirt and eventually joined Tyler's rap group Odd Future. The following week-end he claimed both sprint titles at Botswana’s national championships (in 10.50 and 20.68 after setting a new PB of 20.56 in the heats). When Thebe goes out he drinks vodka and he always looks good, although he doesn’t believe it takes expensive clothes to make an impression. [3][4], Kgositsile first started rapping in the 7th grade. The main centres of the Bronze Age were located at Crete and Mycenae. South African designer Thebe Magugu poses in Paris on February 25, 2020. Two months and a half later, on 23 May, he set new national junior records in the 100m (10.29) and the 200m (20.59) at the Sportsview meet in Gaborone. You are a unique individual. ... 2019. 2. In 2007, under the name Sly Tendencies, he posted tracks from his mixtape, Kitchen Cutlery, via MySpace. On September 4, a new Kgositsile track called "Death Whistles" was released on Earl's and Knxwledge's livestream show on Red Bull Music Academy, produced by King Krule. He said having his album nominated for this year’s Metro FM Awards made him feel good. [20] On December 4, Kgositsile announced that the album will instead be called Doris. In September 2013, Complex named Kgositsile the tenth best producer in hip hop. While Isaac Makwala admitted that the long wait between the warm-up and the race took its toll, as he faded to fourth in the final, Thebe was unfazed and produced his fastest time at sea-level (44.69) to claim the senior continental title ahead of training partner Sibanda (45.42). Hoorah! He is also keen to excel in the 4x400m where Botswana – with Isaac Makwala, Karabo Sibanda and Nijel Amos on the roster – could feature prominently in the final. In May 2015, Thebe was honoured as Botswana National Sports Council Junior Male Sportsperson of the Year. [33] Kgositsile ultimately decided to take the album in another direction under the name I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside. On August 17, 2016, Kgositsile was featured on Adult Swim Singles Program 2016 on the track "Balance",[46][47] produced by Knxwledge. By Safari News on December 16, 2019 Featured, Focus, Bushveld, Spring Edition 2019 René de Klerk spends a night glamping in the heart of the Kruger National Park with Chiefs Tented Camps and Thebe Tourism Group Watching This Video Kills Us Inside. [50][51] On November 20, 2018, Kgositsile released the single "The Mint" and announced his third studio album, Some Rap Songs which he slated for a November 30, 2018, release. Earl Sweatshirt was also featured on MellowHype's second and final studio album, Numbers on the track "P2". Harris and Kgositsile separated when Thebe was eight years old. & Thebe, P. 2019. As a remarkable coincidence three cities named Thebe(s) developed at the most fertile territories in Africa, Asia and Europe. Competing against Olympic champion Kirani James, a dream come true, he finished sixth in 45.54. Thebe River Lodge: Comfortable and clean - See 280 traveler reviews, 159 candid photos, and great deals for Thebe River Lodge at Tripadvisor. By okspud1 5 Dec 2019… Botswana’s new 400m rising talent Baboloki Thebe hails from Ramonaka, a small village in the Kgatleng district, 65km east of the capital Gaborone. [44] The music video for "Mirror" was released on June 21, 2016. Thebe Neruda Kgositsile was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Cheryl Harris, a law professor at University of California, Los Angeles, and Keorapetse Kgositsile, a South African poet and political activist. Struggling with injuries since the start of the year, he then put an end to his season and missed the All-Africa Games in September in Brazzaville. He and two of his friends, Loofy and JW Mijo, formed a rap trio called The Backpackerz. [41] He says he considers this his first album because he feels he can "back up everything, the good and the bad". He wrote rhymes, including most of his verse on "Oldie", his only contribution to Odd Future's mixtape The OF Tape Vol. Kgositsile attended Coral Reef Academy, a therapeutic retreat school for at-risk boys, located outside of the Samoan capital of Apia. The song, "Mirror", was originally meant for I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside. 2. [43] On March 4, 2016, Kgositsile was featured on Samiyam's 4th album, Animals Have Feelings. I have to look good and I want to be comfortable,” he said. 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He was the resounding favourite for the individual title in Poland, but that was not to be, as he was disqualified in the semi-finals for a lane infringement after dominating his race in 44.67. Thebe increased its shareholding in Compass SA by acquiring the remaining 59% and changed the name of the business to Empact Group. Kgositsile has taken influence from MF DOOM, Eminem, Jay Z, J Dilla, Kanye West, Madlib, RZA, Clipse, and CamRon, as well as other hip hop acts for his recent projects, such as Billy Woods and MIKE of sLUms. [26][27][28], Doris was released on August 20, 2013, under Tan Cressida and Columbia Records. Earl was named the 24th-best album of 2010 by Complex. In 2013 at the BISA nationals, the national school championships, he won a bronze medal in the 200m and a silver in the 4x400m race. How unique is the name Thebe? [68] Kgositsile attributes his time with his collective Odd Future, who were similar ages to him, and leaving a long-term relationship to his drug abuse, saying he was often smoking marijuana and drinking lean before quitting as he reached adulthood. [21] That same day the music video for "Chum" was posted on YouTube. [36], On March 16, 2015, The pre-order for Kgositsile's second studio album, titled: I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside appeared on the iTunes Store, without prior announcement. Copyright IAAF 2016. The last born in a family of three siblings, he used to play football in primary school. But the name of Baboloki Thebe was still an unknown quantity abroad at that time, as results from Botswana do not get much publicity outside the country. AD 500-750), Middle Iron Age (ca. Kgositsile has been called a "hip-hop prodigy" and in 2011 was branded as "the most exciting rapper to emerge in years, a virtuoso who was just starting to figure out what he could do with words. [55], In May 2019, Kgositsile appeared in a song with Zelooperz titled "Easter Sunday". The project has not been addressed fully. He gained recognition and critical praise for his debut mixtape, Earl, which released in March 2010 when he was just 16 years old. Directed by Bree Mills, Craven Moorehead. Focus on Athletes biographies are produced by the IAAF Communications Dept, and not by the IAAF Statistics and Documentation Division. ©2021 World Athletics. [48] On November 2, 2018, frequent collaborator Vince Staples released his album FM! Additional production was provided by Matt Martians, the Neptunes, RZA, Samiyam, BadBadNotGood, Frank Ocean, and Tyler, the Creator. His debut mixtape, Earl, was self-released on March 31, 2010 for free digital download on the Odd Future website. "Skrt Skrt" contains vocal samples from 21 Savage's song "Skrrt Skrrt". [69][70], Kgositsile was raised as a Nichiren Buddhist. Earl Sweatshirt was featured on the track "Super Rich Kids" from Frank Ocean's debut album, channel ORANGE released digitally July 10, 2012. That same day, Kgositsile performed with the group at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on March 20, 2012. [34] On November 5, 2014, he released a new song entitled "45" produced by The Alchemist. He competed in his second 400m on 10 April in Gaborone, winning again, in 45.38. In June, he competed in the Southern Region Senior Championships in Mauritius, where he placed third in the 100m in 10.44 and helped Botswana win the 4x100m. [54] In January 2019, Kgositsile said that Some Rap Songs would be his last album with Columbia Records and that he was "excited to be free because then [he] can do riskier shit". There, he finished fifth of the 100m in 11.09. From 1880 to 2018 less than 5 people per year have been born with the first name Thebe. AD 750-1050 ... Denbow, J., Daggett, A. I was born there I moved 2 la a few years after, After Exile, Career Reset. Thebe started the Games with a bronze medal in the 100m (10.65) before producing an amazing effort in the 200m that saw him claim gold and achieve his first sub-21 time (20.85 a national junior record – note: Gaborone’s elevation is around 1000m). [7], Despite positive reactions from both critics and fans, various sources indicated that Kgositsile had stopped making music with Odd Future. On October 10, 2014, Kgositsile confirmed that he had completed the follow-up album to Doris. It seems he has confirmed he has left through his Twitter on May 28, 2015, by saying "No sympathy for male virgins who're in their feelings about Tyler pointing out and solidifying the obvious" after Tyler, the Creator tweeted what everyone thought was the disbandment of Odd Future, although Tyler denies an Odd Future disbandment. [22] Doris was reported early on to feature vocals and/or production from Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean, Ommas Keith, Thundercat, Domo Genesis, Mac Miller, the Neptunes, Christian Rich, Vince Staples, BadBadNotGood, Pharrell Williams, Samiyam, The Alchemist, Casey Veggies, The Internet and RZA. Not only did he cross the finish line first (45.23), ahead of more established athletes like Isaac Makwala (45.58) and Karabo Sibanda (46.32), he had also achieved the Olympic standard for his competitive debut over the distance. Over the past 12 months, 25-year-old Thebe Magugu has travelled outside Africa for the first time, won the International Fashion Showcase Award in London, … Earl Sweatshirt Is Back From the Wilderness, "Earl Sweatshirt – "Some Rap Songs" review", "The Future Is Odd – Page 2 – Music – Los Angeles", "OFWGKTA: FUCK! The time in Samoa led to Kgositsile getting sober, though, eventually, he relapsed upon returning to the United States and caught pneumonia whilst on tour. - Thebe Magugu is the first African designer to win the LVMH 2019 award at the age of 26. On November 12, 2012, Kgositsile announced that he had begun working on his second studio project. The 35 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013 – XXL", "Watch Earl Sweatshirt Premiere a Song f/ RZA in Syracuse", "Earl Sweatshirt Previews Three Songs From Upcoming Album", "Earl Sweatshirt Premieres New Music From Debut Album Doris, Featuring Mac Miller (Video)", "Video: Earl Sweatshirt Slacks Off in 'Whoa, "10. randomblackdude a.k.a. With Nina Hartley, Syren De Mer, Darla Crane, Casey Calvert. [52] According to Kgositsile, Some Rap Songs was intended to be themed around his father's death. Kgositsile rejoined Odd Future and started producing new music, releasing his debut studio album Doris in August 2013. [56] On November 1, 2019, Kgositsile released his EP Feet of Clay.[57]. On November 1, 2019, Kgositsile released an EP titled Feet of Clay.[2]. According to Kgositsile, the song wasn't included since "the tracklist got fucked up". Meet Thebe Magugu, the Designer at the Heart of South Africa’s Cultural Renaissance Last month, 26-year-old designer Thebe Magugu was showered with emotive applause following the … Contact Us Tel: +27 11 447 7800 Email:info@thebe.co.za Fax: +27 11 447 5502 Selected from one of the LVMH Prize’s most culturally diverse shortlists to date, South African womenswear designer Thebe Magugu has been chosen as the winner of the 2019 award. [18] On November 12, he announced in a tweet that his debut studio album will be titled Gnossos[19] but later decided against the title. Earl did not appear at Camp Flog Gnaw 2015 on November 14, 2015. [13] Kgositsile was brought back from Samoa by Leila Steinberg, the first manager of Tupac Shakur, who today still manages his career. ... AGE OF THE ASSASSIN ... Thebe Morake • 04 MAR. He stated to NPR that he was making an album called "Solace" inspired by his mother; however, many believe it is instead an extended play. Weird things about the name Thebe: The name spelled backwards is Ebeht. Magugu has recently become the first African designer to win the coveted LVMH Prize 2019 (at age 26, the youngest contender of the group), which means the fashion world is craning its neck with interest towards this blossoming Johannesburg-based luxury label. [67] Kgositsile lived in Samoa for over a year after his mother found out about his drug habits, sending him to Coral Reef Academy, a reform boarding school. Over the past 12 months, 25-year-old Thebe Magugu has travelled outside Africa for the first time, won the International Fashion Showcase Award in London, and been shortlisted for the 2019 LVMH Prize in Paris. "[58] He is characterized primarily by his voice, which has been classified as a "deep baritone",[59] a dense and highly rhythmic flow and rhyme scheme, and an extensive command of language and poetic device. Abstract. His teachers, who realised his potential in the sport, made him run the 100m, 200m, 4x100m and 4x400m. Maria Grazia Chiuri explained that as judges were obliged to choose only one of the impressive eight finalists, the winner was exceptional for having a global goal at such a young age. They intended to release a mixtape titled World Playground, but disbanded sometime in 2009.[5]. The song was released to iTunes on March 12, 2013, along with the music video being released, which was directed by Tyler. "Bary" contains vocal samples from Kanye West's song "Barry Bonds". Abstract. The following day he recorded another impressive performance with an Olympic qualifier in the 200m (20.21). The attention then shifted to the African Championships, in Durban, where the trio from Botswana (Makwala, Thebe and Sibanda) was deemed favourites for the podium in the absence of reigning World champion Wayde van Niekerk, who preferred to focus on the 200m. The full album was released on March 22, 2015, but only the digital version; the physical version was released later on April 14, 2015. [23][24][25] On March 6, 2013, while performing with Flying Lotus and Mac Miller, Earl premiered three new songs off Doris: "Burgundy" produced by Pharrell Williams, "Hive" featuring Casey Veggies & Vince Staples and "Guild" featuring Mac Miller. [60][61][62][63], Thebe Kgositsile's father, Keorapetse Kgositsile, was a South African poet and political activist who died on January 3, 2018, at 79. The young Thebe made a splash both domestically and internationally at the national championships on 21-22 May in Gaborone, when he shattered his 400m personal best with a time of 44.22, that was not only a new African junior record, but also made him the second fastest junior ever on the distance behind American Steve Lewis (43.87 in 1988). "Wind in My Sails" contains samples from Captain Murphy's song "Children of the Atom" and vocal samples from Gene McDaniels's song "The Parasite (For Buffy)". Krige said that she had repeatedly asked the school for her 2019 pay slip, but had no response. It was during the camp that he met and started working with current coach Mogomotsi Otsetswe. He attended the UCLA Lab School in Los Angeles and New Roads High School and Middle School in Santa Monica. [15] He also later confirmed on his new Twitter account that he had returned to his home in Los Angeles. He was unable to record music during his tenure there, but returned to Los Angeles in February 2012, just before his eighteenth birthday. During that month Kgositsile signed on to create his own record label imprint, Tan Cressida, to be distributed through Columbia Records. [71], American rapper and record producer from California, Sweatshirt at the Day n Night Festival in August 2017, Traveling the Stars: Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens, "thebe kgositsile on Twitter: "@StylistStan I'm the Chicago version of me.