Da L.E.S Biography
Da L.E.S was born in Washington, United States of America, on July 26, 1985. Da L.E.S was once known by the name Leslie Jonathan Mampe, Jr. Subsequently, people began referring to him by his stage name, Da L.E.S. Les Equals Success is the initials of Da L.E.S. Among his followers, he was known as North God. Leslie Jonathan Mampe and Priscilla Mampe, who are from South Africa, welcomed son Da L.E.S into the world in America. Her father Mampe saw that Da L.E.S had a natural aptitude for music at a young age. His father was an IT professional who also enjoyed throwing events.
In 1993, Da L.E.S moved back to South Africa with his parents. His talent for hip hop dancing is how he made his debut in the entertainment industry. He attracted particular attention from viewers on shows like KTV and Sasco Sam. Bongani and Da L.E.S debuted their first project, Running Business, in 2004. One of the well-known and well-established Hip hop crews from South Africa is Jozi. Together with other hip hop crew members, Les appeared in dance competitions and was nominated for Best Hip Hop Group and Best Hip Hop Performer at the SAMA Awards, 4 Metro FM Awards, and Channel O Spirit of Africa Awards. The crew members took part in renowned performances and were recognized as top performers at the MTV Africa awards (MAMA).
Wife
Aura Alexander, who had been his girlfriend, eventually became his wife after they were formally wed. He cohabited and shared a home with her in 2013. Later that year, she fell pregnant with his daughter, a stunning girl.
Parents
His parents are South African citizens Leslie Jonathan Mampe Sr. and Priscilla Mampe. At the time of his relocation to South Africa, Da l.e.s was eight years old.
Age
He was born in the United States on July 26, 1985, in Washington, D.C. He will be 39 years old in 2024.
Career
Da L.E.S. introduced a new enjoyable period of rap, which was characterized by his cool kid demeanor and collegiate swag attire. It gained popularity and swiftly replaced other street flavors. In 2008, he released his debut album, Fresh 2 Def, which was a huge success and got him nominated for both the SAMAs and the MAMAs. His 2013 hit Paradise, which he collaborated on with AKA and Maggz, contributed to his increased notoriety.
Da LES has published a number of albums since beginning his career, including Summer Love (2014), One For The Team (2016), and Caution to the Wind (2020), to name a few. He has also released a number of songs. Da LES has also made a significant contribution to African hip-hop culture. He was formerly identified as the only African rapper whose impact transcends all three primary elements of hip hop, namely music, clothes, and lifestyle, and he played a significant role in the continental success of the Ama Kip Kip brand by incorporating them in his music videos.
Education
At the age of eight, Da LES moved with his family to South Africa, where he finished his schooling and earned his tertiary degree at the University of Johannesburg.
Net Worth
Da LES is one of the wealthiest rappers in South Africa, with an estimated net worth of over $2 million, according to a number of web sources.
His work as an artist, sponsorship deals, and investments have all contributed to his tremendous wealth.
