Season 1
Rap Dads is a South African docu-reality television series created by Thabo "JR" Bogopa which follows the lives of three rappers - Ma-E, Reason and L-Tido - as they mix up music, fatherhood and manhood in a spotlight of a different kind.
Ma-E was a founding member of Teargas, whose 2006 debut "K'shubile K'bovu" set the rapper on a music career. Katlehong-raised Reason has similarly carved out a music career on the back of his recorded work and his live shows. L-Tido won the "Most Gifted Newcomer" award at the 2010 Channel O Africa Music Video Awards.
Rap Dads follows the trio as they move between the world of rap music and fatherhood. Whether it's buying supplies for school, dealing with their "baby mamas" or just trying to find some quality time to be with their kids, Rap Dads shares the challenges these three superstar fathers have, in trying to have it all.
The show offers viewers a unique view into what it takes to have a successful music career whilst being a father and a good citizen.
In the end, Rap Dads aims to inspire men – to show that it's possible to pursue an artistic career in a tough genre, and be a good man and father.
Creative contributors to the series are Ezee "Ma-E" Hanabe, Sizwe "Reason" Moeketsi and Thato "L-Tido" Madonsela. Executive producers were Gregory Mthanji and show creator Thabo "JR" Bogopa. The title music was performed by Reason.
Rap Dads was produced by Fig Jam Entertainment.