Riky Ricks biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Rikhado Makhado, known professionally as Riky Rick, is a South African rapper, songwriter and actor. He is known for his style and his love for the local fashion scene. He is the founder and owner of record label Cotton Club Records.

IntroSouth African actor
IsActor 
FromSouth Africa 
TypeFilm, TV, Stage & Radio 
Gendermale
Birth20 July 1987, KwaMashu, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Age:33 years
Star signCancer
Genre:
Hip hop music

Rikhado Makhado, known professionally as Riky Rick, is a South African rapper, songwriter and actor. He is known for his style and his love for the local fashion scene. He is the founder and owner of record label “Cotton Club Records”.

Makhado rose to fame when he released his single “Nafukwa”, in 2014. He is also known for being a member of the trendsetting crew Boyz N Bucks.

In November 2018, Makhado announced his first concert called “Cotton Fest”, which he headlined on February 2, 2019.

Early life

Riky Rick was born Rikhado Makhado and was raised in KwaMashu township near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Career

Riky Rick’s first side of music began at a recording studio session with Bongani Fassie. It was by Bongani’s side that Rick was inspired to make his own music. That is when he released his first single “Barbershop” featuring Da L.E.S. He then rose to fame by the release of his hit single “Nafukwa” which was a big success. He then released “Amantombazane” which was followed by “Amantombazane (Remix)” featuring fellow South African recording artists OkMalumkoolKat, Maggz, Kwesta, Ginger Bread Man, Kid X, Nadia Nakai and DJ Dimplez.

He released his major debut single “Boss Zonke” which peaked at number 3 on the SA Hip Hop Top Ten List. That is when he released his fifth hit single “Sondela” which was dedicated to his real love, featuring South African singer from Mpumalanga, Zano. On 26 June 2016, he released the single “Sidlukotini”.

Riky Rick released the Scooby Snacks EP that features only one artist, Frank Casino. It includes the tracks “Oh Lord”, “Bandz Over Fans” and “Family” (featuring Frank Casino). He released “Buy It Out” on 15 September 2017.

Personal life

Rick suffered from an alcohol and drug addiction for a long time.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsCertification
Family Values
  • Released: 3 April 2015
  • Label: Makhado Makhado Agency
  • Formats: CD, digital download
RISA: Platinum

EPs

TitleAlbum detailsCertification
Scooby Snacks EP
  • Released: 25 May 2017
  • Label:
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Stay Shining EP
  • Released: 3 November 2017
  • Label: Sound African Recordings
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Mixtapes

  • Comeback Kid (2011)
  • Fear The Hunter(With Trinity) (2018)

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