Real name, real voice, real message. Ntombikayise Mbali Motloung, better known in South Africa’s dynamic music circles as Bad Milk, and alternatively as Inkomazi, delivers more than music, she’s a disruptor. A genre-bender. A young woman using her art to echo the complexity of modern identity.
Born in Durban and seasoned in Johannesburg’s unrelenting creative grind, Bad Milk has carved out a space that bridges melodic rap, sharp social commentary, and an unmistakable presence on stage. Her break-out single “Winning” gained cult-like status, frequently featured on Gagasi FM’s The Fresh Cut, a platform where only the bold survive. The song didn’t just catch ears, it caught hearts and minds. It was a declaration. A stake in the game.
She’s no stranger to stages lit by legends either. Having opened for the likes of Riky Rick, Nasty C, and OKAMALUMKOOLKAT, Bad Milk has proven she belongs in the same breath. But make no mistake, her rise hasn’t been rushed. It’s been built, single by single, bar by bar.
Now, with her upcoming single “Both Sides” dropping on May 9th, she steps even deeper into her own vulnerability and truth. It’s a stark examination of online personas versus real-life personalities, a topic many are afraid to touch. “Fake in real life and they’re different on the phone,” she raps with signature sharpness. The line cuts straight through the digital fog we all navigate daily.
As a female voice in South African hip hop, Bad Milk’s presence is essential. She’s not trying to fit in, she’s setting a new tone. One that’s introspective, visually aware, and most of all, honest.
“Both Sides” drops Friday, May 9th on all streaming platforms.
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