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Nasty C Keeps It Humble As “FREE” Dominates Global Charts. Nasty C’s latest album FREE has taken the world by storm, rewriting records for South African hip-hop on the global stage.
Nasty C Keeps It Humble As “FREE” Dominates Global Charts
The project has reached the #1 spot in 10 different countries on Apple Music’s album charts, entered the UK Apple Music rankings at #199, and helped the rapper climb to a new career peak of #95 on the Global Digital Artist Ranking.
The screenshots making rounds online show FREE positioned above heavyweight albums by Jay-Z, Raekwon, and Sjava—a clear signal of the project’s international reach and its ability to compete at the highest levels of hip-hop. For an album released independently, the results are nothing short of groundbreaking.
After a flood of chart updates and fan celebrations, Nasty C broke his silence with a short but powerful message: “IM GRATEFUL 🟥 #FREE.” In just two words, the rapper summed up the weight of the moment, acknowledging his supporters, the journey, and the significance of the album’s success.
The simplicity of his reaction reflects the essence of FREE itself: an unapologetic step into independence, artistic ownership, and self-belief. By choosing gratitude over boasts, Nasty C has framed this victory not just as a personal achievement, but as a shared milestone for South African hip-hop culture.
With FREE, he hasn’t only secured chart-topping success, but he’s also shown
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