Die Antwoord

Die Antwoord
Die Antwoord performing in 2010
Die Antwoord performing in 2010
Background information
Also known asThe Answer
OriginCape Town, South Africa
Genres
Years active2008–present
Labels
Members
Websitedieantwoord.com

Die Antwoord (Afrikaans: [di ˈantvuərt]; Afrikaans for "The Answer") are a South African alternative hip hop group formed in Cape Town in 2008.

The group comprises rappers Watkin Tudor "Ninja" Jones and Anri "Yolandi Visser" du Toit, a male/female duo, and producers HITEK5000 and Lil2Hood. Their image revolves around the South African counterculture movement known as zef and has incorporated work by other artists associated with the movement, such as photographer Roger Ballen.

Die Antwoord has had mainstream success worldwide. Their albums and singles have charted in the top 50—if not top 10—in countries in Europe and North America, and also Australia. Their music has been featured on best-selling video games in the Far Cry franchise as well. One of their earliest songs, "Enter the Ninja", did well in Australia and the UK, while later songs like "Pitbull Terrier" and "Ugly Boy" did well in the US. Their 2016 album peaked at a higher chart position in nearly every country than their previous 2014 album.

Since 2019, the group has been involved in several controversies related to accusations of child abuse,[1] sexual assault[2] and hate crimes.[3]

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  2. ^ Williams, S.B. (16 September 2019). "Zheani pressing sexual assault charges against Die Antwoord's Ninja". Tone Deaf. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
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