BY NOSIPHO MABUZA
BHUNYA – From pain to power, Freakin Bee turns street struggles into lyrical storytelling.
At just 19, Bhekisisa Mdluli, better known by his stage name Freakin Bee That Mix Rapper, is emerging as one of Eswatini’s boldest young voices in hip-hop. Bee’s story is not just about music, it’s about survival, resilience, and turning pain into power.
Growing up in the heart of the ghetto, Bee was surrounded by street hustle, cracked pavements, and the unfiltered wisdom of the block. Instead of letting hardship define him, he chose to flip the struggles into lyrical strength. “Music became my escape,” he says. “Every verse I write carries the scars of the struggle and the hunger to rise.”
The name Freakin Bee That Mix Rapper came straight from the block. Friends used to call him “B” (short for Bhekisisa), and because of his wild, unpredictable energy, he earned the nickname Freakin Bee. Later, his homies pushed him to expand it into the unique title he carries today. “Freakin stands for breaking rules, doing things different, and Bee is like the worker bee, always grinding, always building something bigger than myself,” he explains.
Music wasn’t always part of Bee’s life. But after losing his father in 2014, he turned to music as a form of healing. What started as diary entries soon transformed into lyrics. His sister, TM Bliss, played a big role in sparking his creative fire. “She used to write lyrics and hide them. One day I stole her lyric book, read it, and thought, wow. That’s when I knew I wanted to write my own,” he recalls.
That inspiration led to his first recorded track, God Knows featuring Luthma, a moment that cemented his dream. “When I finally recorded a song, I felt alive, happy, like my dream was coming true,” Bee says.
Freakin Bee’s music blends traditional West Coast hip-hop influences with his own gritty, street-rooted style. His lyrics reflect the highs, lows, and battles of his world. “I’m more than a rapper; I’m a storyteller,” he emphasizes. His songs are not just entertainment, they’re testimonies of lived truth and survival.
For a young artist still completing his studies (currently doing Form 5), Bee finds balance by giving time to both school and music. “When it’s time to work, I work. When I feel like writing, I write. My heart and mind guide me,” he says.
Bee has a message for other aspiring rappers in Eswatini:
Believe in yourself even if no one else does.
Respect the craft, study rap, write, flow, and market yourself.
Stay true to your story, represent your city, your people, your roots.
Don’t quit, the road is long, but consistency and hunger will open doors.
Though still young, Freakin Bee has already released songs that showcase his talent, with more music on the way once he completes his schooling. His YouTube channel, Freakin Bee That Mix Rapper, offers a glimpse into his raw artistry and unshakable passion.
From Emhlangeni’s gritty streets to the broader music scene, Freakin Bee is proving that hip-hop from Eswatini can carry the heartbeat of the people, and maybe one day, take the world stage.
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