Artist Profile: RSA Trap Star Glock Forex
Overview
Full Name: Thuso Rambau
Stage Name: Glock Forex (also known as RSA Trap Star, aka Ski Mask)
Date of Birth: December 6, 1990
Age: 35 (as of 2026)
Origin: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Occupation & Roles
Primary Occupation: Rapper and trap music artist
Other Roles: Songwriter and performer, Music producer and label owner (Rex Gang Music Production)
Entrepreneur (involved in clothing line and brand promotion)
Local brand ambassador and organizer
What He Is Known For Trap Rap Style: Recognized for his mumble-styled vocals and energetic trap beats.
Prolific Output: Has released multiple tracks and albums, including Astrokid.
RSA Trap Star Identity: Widely associated with South Africa’s trap music scene, often performing in clubs and events that highlight his “turn-up” culture.
Entrepreneurship: Beyond music, he is active in business ventures, including fashion and branding.
Key Highlights
Music Genre: Hip Hop / Trap
Label: Rex Gang Music Production (co-founder and CEO)
Public Image: Known for his energetic performances, trap lifestyle branding, and versatility as both an artist and businessman.
Recognition: Considered one of the talented emerging voices in South Africa’s modern trap music scene
RSA Trap Star Glock Forex is more than a rapper — he’s a emerging rising force in the South African trap and hip-hop scene or movement, blending raw street energy sound echoes that is sharp lyrical on storytelling and futuristic production. Known for his relentless hustle and unique brand identity, Glock Forex channels the same futuristic aura and emotional depth that defined Future’s Hndrxx. His music is a balance of raw trap grit and melodic vulnerability, painting vivid portraits of ambition, struggle, and triumph represents the new wave of global trap artists who merge music with entrepreneurial ambition. His sound is unapologetically bold, rooted in the realities of township life, yet elevated by international influences that make his artistry resonate far beyond borders.
Musical Style & Influences
Genres: Trap, Hip-Hop, Drill, Afro-Trap
Signature Sound: Atmospheric beats, Heavy 808s, hypnotic hi-hats, and melodic hooks layered with confessional with gritty lyrics on verses. Mood: Dark yet luxurious, streetwise yet introspective — a sonic palette that feels both global and deeply personal.
Influences: Inspired by pioneers like Future, Young Thug, and Nasty C, while carving out a distinctly South African voice that fuses local slang and rhythms with global trap aesthetics.
Career Highlights
Breakthrough Songs: Songs that showcase his melodic trap flow and emotional storytelling, lyrical dexterity and trap authenticity, quickly gaining traction on streaming platforms.
Collaborations: Worked with emerging producers and underground rappers, building a reputation for versatility and consistency. He is not building bridges, he is evolving while eyeing international crossover
Live Performances: Known for electrifying stage presence, Glock Forex commands audiences with high-energy sets that reflect his trap star persona. He is known for immersive live sets where the energy shifts from high‑octane trap bangers to moody, reflective anthems.
Brand & Identity
RSA Trap Star Glock Forex is more than a musician—he’s a cultural entrepreneur. His name symbolizes both the grit of the streets (“Trap Star Glock”) and the ambition of financial independence (“Forex”), positioning him as an artist who embodies resilience, ambition, and global vision. Like Future’s alter ego Hndrxx, Glock Forex embodies duality: the Trap Star who thrives in the hustle, and the Forex visionary who symbolizes wealth, risk, and reward. His name itself is a manifesto — a declaration of survival, ambition, and global reach.
Vision
With a growing fanbase and a catalog that bridges South African trap with international appeal, Glock Forex aims to cement his place as a major voice in the global hip-hop movement. His mission is to inspire young artists to embrace authenticity, hustle relentlessly, and dream beyond limitations. RSA Trap Star Glock Forex is positioning himself as the voice of a generation that refuses to be boxed in. His artistry is about more than music — it’s about lifestyle, resilience, and global ambition. Just as Hndrxx expanded Future’s reach beyond trap into artistry, Glock Forex aims to elevate South African trap into a worldwide phenomenon.
ASSOCIATED ACTS
Crow Everyoung (2019–2022; Punchline raise the bar higher musical platform),
Mr K (2019-2022;New breed models entertainment international cofounder),
Ike (2022-2023; Ikos Palace bar & Ikos Entertainment)
Awards: N/A
Musical career
Genres: Hip hop[trap mumble rap] & conscious rap
Labels: Rex gang music
DISCOGRAPHY
He initially gained notable recognition following the release of his single, "Hold On", and his album/Mixtape Ep, The dream is free, the hustleissoldseparately, which was released on the 25th February 2018. He released his second sengle titled: Broke, which it has streamed high ranking numbers on soundcloud. Later on the same year, he then consecutively released single title: Re - Up and Keep On.Glock forex was featured on the collab single "Grown",by Jefour and also on single titled: Go back, by Sr Nancy. In 2023. Glock forex debuted with an album/mixtape Ep titled:Astrokid". which was dropped on Ju ne current year.
STUDIO SINGLES & ALBUM'S
SINGLES & ALBUM'S
Album: The dream us free, the hustle is sold separately (2019)
2025
Blasphemy – Released in 2025 (Trap/Hip-Hop, socially charged themes)
Wh? I’m Bowt – Released in 2025 (Trap anthem with street-inspired lyrics)
2024
Lucid Fakes Interlude – Released April 29, 2024 (Critically noted for addressing fake lifestyles, deception, and social issues in South Africa)
I’m Gone (Radio Edit) – Released July 12, 2024
2023
On Ma Mind – Released December 20, 2023
Don’t Mess With Us Bro – Released April 5, 2023
Album: Astrokid (2023)
Made Time – Released
No Trust – Released
This Road – Released
Coming For War - Released
Hittin Up - Released
Re Up – Released 2023
Bad Ass Bitch – Released 2023
Keep On – Released 2023
2022
Broke – Released April 25, 2022
Go Back - Released 2022
Grown - Released 2022
2021
Baddest Chicks – Released 2021
My Ego - Released 2021
2020
Hold On - Released 2020
Artistic Themes
Trap & Hip-Hop Roots: Heavy beats, mumble-styled vocals, and club-oriented energy.
Social Commentary: Tracks like Lucid Fakes Interlude and Blasphemy highlight issues of deception, inequality, and cultural struggles.
RSA Identity: His music blends Johannesburg street culture with global trap influences.
TOUR
The dream is free, the hustle is sold separately (2019)
Get 2 the bank (2019)
PERSONAL LIFE
RSA Trap Star, also known as Glock Forex, is a South African rapper and entrepreneur whose personal life blends music, business, and local cultural influence. He was born on December 6, 1990, and is based in Johannesburg’s West Rand, where he has built a reputation as both an artist and businessman. He is a proud ambassador Upcoming music movements. He loves hosting small events for rocky artist or musician and spending a lot of time doing music recording and promoting youth arts and culture crafts. When he is not doing music, he will be supporting local charities and sports in locally areas.
REFERENCES
Ikos Palace hub (September 14 2023) Glock forex worked at the bar as an entertainment manager of Ikos Entertainment as a performer hosting and managing shows.
Star Blaq So Wavy, (May 16 2019) Get to the bank song became a hit club banger which has been played in clubs .
Crow Everyoung, (February 18 2020)Social wapstars records, Glock been an Studio recording producer.
EXTERNAL LINKS
Website
https://epicvibeslifestyle.blogspot.com/
Glock.forex
https://www.facebook.com/glock.forex.9?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Glock-forex facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Rexgangmusicent?mibextid=b06tZ0
