You won’t believe what Cassper Nyovest’s first stage name was!

What’s in a name? A lot!

This is why stage names are common between performers and artists.

It helps them separate who they are from their work. Stage names are also great for performers who have difficult names or share a common name with someone who is already famous. 

Refiloe Phoolo created a stage name when he decided to become a rapper. 

Refiloe is today popularly knows as Cassper Nyovest. 

However, before he was called Cassper Nyovest, the rapper had another stage name. 

Cassper Nyovest's first stage name was 'Young Gun'.

This was revealed by Twitter user QueeNthesh. 

Cassper Nyovest confirmed that his name was indeed 'Young Gun'. 

Many Tweeps found the name hilarious. 

Do you think Cassper Nyovest is a better name than Young Gun? 

Share your thoughts in the comments section below. 

Image courtesy of Instagram/ @casspernyovest