- Emtee has raised alarms among fans and fellow artists due to an emotional breakdown in a recent livestream
- His producer, Black Tears, expressed concern in a recent X post, stating that communication with Emtee has been unsuccessful
- This unsettling news has increased anxiety among fans and social media users
Dark clouds loom over Mzansi as followers gather to support Emtee after a disturbing livestream, which has left his devoted fans and industry colleagues worried about his health.
The situation intensified when Black Tears utilized X (formerly Twitter) on March 17, 2026, to announce that the Pearl Thusi hitmaker has become unresponsive, despite repeated attempts to connect.
In his message, the producer conveyed his serious worries and desire to reach his long-time partner.
“I’ve been trying to get in touch with my brother Emtee, but I haven’t been able to reach him. I’m genuinely concerned about what he’s going through right now.”
He extended his constant support for the rapper in a message filled with hope as Emtee navigates these challenging times.
“Keeping him in my thoughts and prayers, I know he has the strength to overcome this. Brother for life.”
This announcement follows an emotional livestream where a visibly upset Emtee discussed the heavy burden of his financial and personal struggles.
Source: Instagram
He shared that he had not been receiving royalties from his 2021 album Logan.
Emtee claimed that his distribution company, Platoon, had erroneously changed his banking information, resulting in nearly R700,000 in royalties being deposited into unknown accounts for the past two years.
However, financial troubles are not the sole source of his distress. He revealed heartbreaking details about losing access to his home and children, alongside the emotional ramifications of a legal dispute with his ex-wife, Nicole Chinsamy, who has reportedly filed a restraining order against him.
His candidness resonated deeply with fans, and Black Tears’ post notably highlighted their close relationship.
Emtee’s ongoing silence has intensified concerns on social media, with both fans and industry peers expressing hope for a positive development and for the rapper to gain the assistance he requires.
Read Black Tears’ post below.
Social media reacts to Emtee’s cry for help
Social media users expressed their thoughts about the rapper’s alarming video. Here are some of their comments:
TheEnvy__SA remarked:
“Nah, man, this cannot be real. I hope they pay Emtee what belongs to him, ain’t no way, bro, R700K? Why does it keep happening to Big Hustle?”
IshmaelQuinton added:
“Emtee can’t catch a break.”
Others suggested that Emtee’s challenges were a consequence of his prior actions. Podcaster Nota Baloyi commented:
“Emtee will suffer for his stupidity. I tried helping the boy & he spat in my face. Now, his kids get to bully him back!”
thando5640 opined:
“Emtee failed himself. Never took his craft seriously, was busy with drugs and creating this wannabe gangster image. This was bound to happen. People tried their best to help him, but no, he knew better.”
