10 Things You Didn’t Know About Da L.E.S

1. Da L.E.S says that people often mistake his confidence with arrogance

2. He also says that he was popular before he was famous

3. L.E.S is an acronym for “Les Equals Success”

4. He’s married to his skateboard

5. Da L.E.S would like to work with N.E.R.D and Cold Play

6. Da L.E.S studied at the University of Johannesburg

7. “Mandela Money” being the name of his latest album; Da L.E.S says the “Mandela Money” generation to him refers to the born frees, people who are just willing to break boundaries in order to leave a mark for the country and the continent in general

8. The main aim of his album “Mandela Money” is to encourage young Africans to strive for success

9. Da L.E.S dedicated his 67 minutes for Mandela Day in Alexandra helping the kids skate

10. Da L.E.S is taking it to an international level, working with American singer/rapper Kat Dahlia