AB Crazy is a South African rapper, producer, songwriter, and vocalist from Graskop, Mpumalanga. He began making music at a young age and rose to prominence in 2002 after winning the Lowveld Pop Idols Music Competition, where he was also recognized as Mpumalanga's Best Hip Hop Artist. He later moved to Johannesburg to pursue music professionally and became associated with Kalawa Jazmee and later Cashtime, where his catchy hooks earned him the nickname "Hook King." Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading South African artists including Cassper Nyovest, DJ Dimplez, Fifi Cooper, K.O, Professor, and Kid X. Besides rapping, he is an accomplished producer and composer who has worked behind the scenes on numerous hip hop projects.