Local rappers Emtee, Reason and Kwesta have been unveiled as the official opening acts for J Cole when the American rap star performs in the country next month.

It was announced on Tuesday evening that the trio will join DJ Speedsta and DJ Vigilante in opening for the Forest Hills Drive rapper when he performs in Johannesburg on June 18.

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Demand for the one-night only show has led to the organisers, Castle Lite, announcing that they will release an additional 1 000 tickets for the concert.
Tickets will be available from 2:30 pm on Wednesday May 11 from Ticket Pro.