Chad Da Don is a South African rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor who rose to fame in 2016 with his debut album, The Book of Chad.
He is known for his work with artists such as Cassper Nyovest, Locnville and Kelly Khumalo. He is also the founder of his own record label DCM Entertainment and a signed artist to Locnville’s record label ContraBanned.
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- Full name: Donovan Chad Mansour
- Nickname: Chad Da Don
- Date of Birth: April 16, 1993
- Age: 31
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Pretoria, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: Rapper, record producer, songwriter, actor
- Height: 1.83 m
- Parents: Norman and Dawn Mansoor
- Siblings: Josh Mansoor
- Spouse: Kelly Kumalo (ex-wife)
- Children: Christian
- Relationship Status: Dating Kara Boggenpoel
- Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Donovan Chad Mansoor, better known as Chad Da Don, was born on April 16, 1993, in Pretoria, South Africa, to parents Norman and Dawn Mansoor, both pastors.
He has a brother named Josh Mansoor who is also a rapper. Chad Da Don grew up in a religious and musical family and began his music career as a teenager by joining a Christian rap group.
He later went solo and joined Cassper Nyovest’s record label Family Tree Records, but left the label in 2016 due to creative differences and founded his own record label, DCM Entertainment.
Chad da Don attended Crawford College in Pretoria, where he excelled in football and represented South Africa’s under-14 national team in Zurich.
However, he decided to pursue music instead of football. He also studied sound engineering at the Sound Engineering College in Johannesburg.
Personal life
Chad da Don has had his share of ups and downs in his love life and has been romantically linked to several celebrities. From 2018 to 2019, he was married to singer and actress Kelly Khumalo.
They have a son named Christian, who was born in 2015. However, their marriage ended in a bitter divorce amid allegations of infidelity and abuse.
Chad Da Don is currently dating model and influencer Carlla Poggenpoel, who he met in 2020. They have been showing off their relationship on social media and even got each other’s names tattooed on their necks.
Profession
Chad Da Don has had a successful and diverse career in the music industry, releasing three studio albums, several singles and collaborations, and branching out into acting.
His debut album, The Book of Chad, was released on April 16, 2016 (his 23rd birthday) and features artists such as Cassper Nyovest, Locnville, Anatii and Ricky Rick.
The album received positive reviews and established Chad Da Don as a rising star in South African hip-hop. His hits include “Hola”, “Wasted”, “The Other Side”, “New Rich” and “All Day We Do”.
In 2016, Chad Da Don joined ContraBanned, a record label founded by Locnville, and collaborated with it on several projects. One of his songs, “Wasted”, appeared on the popular American TV show “Lucifer” in 2017.
He also appeared in films and television shows such as “Zulu Wedding” and “Rhythm City”, showcasing his acting skills.
In 2019, Chad Da Don released his second album, Stay in Your Lane, a more personal and introspective work reflecting on his life, struggles, and relationships.
The album features works by artists like Emtee, YoungstaCPT, Bonafide Billi and Zingah. Some of the songs on the album include Same thing, different day, Prada, Tula and Kolobela.
In 2020, Chad Da Don released his third album, Dreams Don’t Sleep , a more upbeat, energetic effort that celebrates his achievements and aspirations.
The album features contributions from artists such as Emtee, Sims, Ranks ATM and PDot O. Songs on the album include Keep It Together, Bana Ba Se Kolo, Patience and See Me.
Awards
Chad Da Don’s music has won many awards, such as:
- Best New Artist at the 2016 South African Hip Hop Awards.
- Hola won the Best Collaboration Award at the 2016 Metro FM Music Awards.
- The Book of Chad won the Best Rap Album at the 2017 South African Music Awards.
- Best Male Artist at the 2019 Africa Music Magazine Awards.
- “Stay in Your Lane” won Best Hip-Hop Album at the 2020 South African Music Awards.
dispute
Chad Da Don has also faced some controversies during his career, such as;
- He feuded with his former mentor and record label boss Cassper Nyovest, whom he accused of being dishonest and disloyal. The two rappers traded taunts and insults on social media but later reconciled and collaborated.
- His marriage and divorce to Kelly Kumalo was marred by scandal and drama. The couple had a whirlwind romance but things soured, ending in a messy split. They also battled over custody of their son Christian, who was allegedly abused by Kelly’s sister.
- In 2019, he was involved in a shooting incident when he and his brother were shot by unknown gunmen outside a nightclub in Pretoria. Chad da Don was unharmed, but his brother was injured and taken to hospital. The motive for the attack is unclear, but Chad da Don claimed it was an assassination attempt.
Social Media
- Instagram: @chad_da_don_official
- Twitter: @ChadDaDon
Filmography
Chad Da Don has appeared in some movies and TV shows such as;
- Zulu Wedding
- Rhythm City
- Queen
Discography
- The Book of Chad
- Stay in your lane
- Dreams never sleep
- Hello
- waste
- The other side
- New Wealth
- Different day, same thing
- Stay united
- Barnabasikolo
net worth
According to multiple sources, Chad Da Don’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million.
His income comes from music sales, performances, endorsements, and acting roles.
