Da L.E.S Biography: Movies, Songs, Awards, Wife, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Daughter

Da L.E.S., whose real name is Leslie Jonathan Mampe Jr., is a South African‑American hip‑hop artist, record producer, and actor who first gained public attention as part of the crunk‑influenced group Jozi.

His breakthrough as a solo artist came in 2013 with the chart‑topping single “Heaven,” featuring AKA and Maggz, which firmly established him in the South African music scene.

Beyond music, he appeared in the 2014 TV parody series The Real Jozi A‑Listers, further expanding his creative footprint.

Profile

• Full name: Leslie Jonathan Mampe Jr.
• Nickname: Da L.E.S; North God; L.E.S; 2 Def; Chuchu
• Date of birth: 26 July 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Washington, D.C., United States
• State of origin: Gauteng, South Africa
• Nationality: South African and American
• Profession: Rapper, record producer, actor, record executive
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Leslie Jonathan Mampe Sr. (father), Priscilla Mampe (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Aura Alexander
• Children: Daughter
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: South African
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Leslie Jonathan Mampe Jr., now at 40 years old, was born on 26 July 1985 in Washington, D.C., to South African parents. In 1993, his family relocated to South Africa, settling in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, Gauteng, where he was raised.

He completed part of his early schooling in Texas, USA, before returning to South Africa to attend the University of Johannesburg, where he developed his musical talents alongside his academic studies.

Personal Life

Mampe married long-time partner Aura Alexander in 2013; the couple shares a daughter, whose godfather is fellow rapper AKA. Details about his private religious beliefs and any siblings remain private, as he has chosen to keep these aspects of his life confidential.

Career

Da L.E.S began his career in the mid-2000s as part of the crunk-influenced group Jozi, releasing the album Muthaland Crunk in 2007. His solo breakthrough came in 2013 with the chart-topping “Heaven” featuring AKA and Maggz. In 2014, he launched his independent label, Fresh2Def Productions, and released his second album, Mandela Money.

He continued to build his discography with albums North God (2015), Diamond in Africa (2016), High Level (2017), and more, while also appearing on television series like The Real Jozi A-Listers and hosting events such as Tropika Island of Treasure.

Awards

• Winner, Tropika Island of Treasure Season 5 (2013)

Controversy & Health

On his 39th birthday (26 July 2024), Da L.E.S suffered a stroke and subsequently relocated to Washington, D.C. with his mother for specialized treatment and recovery. He has since continued to recuperate in the U.S. under close family care.

Social Media

• Instagram: @2freshles
• Twitter/X: @2freshles
• YouTube: Da L.E.S Official
• TikTok: @2freshles

Filmography

• Jozi – Moving the City (2011)
• The Real Jozi A-Listers (2014)
• Lip Sync Battle Africa (Season 2)
• Miss South Africa (Season 60 – performance)
• Metro FM Music Awards (Season 13 – performance)
• MTV Africa Music Awards (Season 5 – performance)
• South African Music Awards (Season 22 – performance)

Discography

• Fresh2def (2008)
• Mandela Money (2014)
• North God (2015)
• Diamond in Africa (2016)
• High Level (2017)
• Fresh 2 Def Presents: Hall of Fame (2017)
• Fresh 2 Def Presents: Hall of Fame 2 (2018)
• Caution to the Wind (2020)
• 313 (2023)