Buzzi Lee is a musical artist from Pretoria West Atteridgeville, I am a Rapper and Creative Director.
Who or what got you into hip hop?
My friends who were already artists and producers got me into music, and I realised along the way that hip-hop would be the genre I choose to introduce Myself in because that's the music I mostly listen to and influenced by.
If You were not a Rapper, What would you be?
If I wasn't a rapper I'd be doing behind the scenes of production or id be a journalist.
What is the good and the bad thing about being a female Rapper around your hood according to your experiences?
The good thing about being a female rapper around my hood is that I get love and support from alot of people cause there is barely any female representation from where I am in hip-hop.
The bad thing is the event spaces don't value females on their lineups or just the treatment at events is not the same, we have to fight to get treated fairly.
Which song made a lot of people to know or love Buzzi Lee?
I think it's Venom x Shishiliza - Sho Boy , it launched and certified me as a dope rapper in my opinion.
Buzzi Lee… what’s the story behind this stage name?
My second name is Busi so Buzzi kinda sounds like that but more Hip-hop lol. And Lee is for Libra cause that's My zodiac sign.
Were you part of the previous “Back to the City Festival? If yes… What were the experiences and what are your expectations on this coming one?
Yes I was a part of BTTC Festival last year 2023. The experience was very good, even though I was secretly pregnant performing on stage in the hot sun, I almost fainted but thank God I managed to keep it together. This year I expect an even better experience cause I will not be secretly pregnant this time and I'll have way more energy lol.
Who would you say is the Queen of Hip hop or The Best Female Rapper in SA and Why?
I would say Buzzi Lee is the Queen of Hip-hop because I am versatile and have made a big impact in the game in a short space of time with no tape out but my verses are impactful , classic and fun and represent SA.
What can we Expect from Buzzi Lee from now?
You can expect versatility in music, I don't box myself up so please don't box me up and let me express myself through this music for you to enjoy.
What’s this One Funny Childhood moment do you remember?
I remember standing at a queue in some shop , and a lady told me I'm beautiful and I should model, but I was such a tom boy I told her no I want to be a mechanic and she was flabbergasted.
Shout Outs
I want to send a shout out to all my supporters, thank you for believing in me, and being patient with me, I am able to do this music thing cause you guys push me to be great so thank you.
