Blxckie Shares Thoughts On K Keed Declining To Freestyle On DJ Speedsta’s Show. South African artist Blxckie has contributed to an ongoing dialogue within the local hip hop community regarding the act of freestyling and the cultural shifts it has undergone.
The conversation surfaced after K Keed chose not to freestyle during the Speedsta broadcast, igniting discussions among listeners about the significance of traditional beats in the modern hip hop scene.
Blxckie shared his honest viewpoint, stating that although radio segments frequently introduce new artists to the audience, the instrumentals must resonate with the times. “I don’t know, bro, it’s the culture and it’s a radio show and people are listening to that radio show, so it’s their first time hearing you and you need to drop some bars,” Blxckie mentioned. “But at the same time, it’s 2025, you’re not playing a Pro Kid beat for me to freestyle in 2025, that’s my opinion.”
He further noted that the upcoming generation of musicians prefers to engage with modern sounds. “I’d prefer a Gunna beat, for example,” he stated, underscoring how contemporary beats align better with the current freestyle approach and the expectations of today’s audience.
