Sparring with my Dad. Things I never experienced as a lil kid. ❤️Kid in me happy as hell.” - Young Stunna via IG
- Young Stunna is trending online following a video he shared featuring himself and his mentor Kabza De Small
- The Amapiano artist highlighted a touching moment with his label head as they played a video game
- However, the video received mixed reactions as Stunna faced criticism for referring to Kabza as “Dad”
South African vocalist Young Stunna recently posted a heartfelt video featuring a moment he spent with his mentor and label head, Kabza De Small.
In the clip, shared on Stunna’s Instagram story on 11 September 2025, the two Amapiano stars are seen in a living room engaged in a boxing video game.
The Adiwele hitmaker expressed the significance of his time with Kabza, noting that he lacked such experiences with his biological father:
“Sparring with my Dad. Things I never experienced as a lil kid. Kid in me happy as hell.”
Kabza, whom Stunna refers to as “dad,” has been recognized for the positive role he has played in the singer’s career, as noted by fans and Stunna alike.
Source: Instagram
Briefly News has previously covered Young Stunna explaining his choice to call Kabza his dad. He emphasized the paternal role Kabza has played not only in his life but for others, too.
Despite its heartwarming nature, the video seemed to spark criticism from social media users, many of whom voiced their opinions in the comments section.
You can view Young Stunna and Kabza’s video below, posted by TheYanosUpdate:
Fans react to Young Stunna’s caption
Social media users shared their impressions regarding Young Stunna and Kabza De Small’s dynamic. Here are some of their comments:
ziikho_ criticized Young Stunna:
“Calling a man eight years older than you ‘Dad.’ What a corny dude.”
moose_rsa remarked:
“Calling another broer ‘Daddy’ is crazy.”
tshoanelo__ joked:
“When he says ‘My dad,’ he’s referring to Motha? Plz.”
katleho_villain stated:
“Young Stunna gotta chill with this dad gimmick, man.”
NOKOSEKOKOTLA commented:
“Low-key Stunna has daddy issues.”
okitsm3 noted:
“We get that he gave him a platform and basically birthed him. Mara, it’s so cringe now calling him dad. ‘Pops’ was still ok.”
Source: Instagram
Conversely, some commentators indicated that the term was appropriate, considering Kabza’s vital role in shaping Young Stunna’s career, from his days as a street performer to achieving global fame.
_DimphoM stated:
“This man changed his life, took him in and let him live with him. Took care of him AND made him a millionaire. I get it.”
____justsihle defended Young Stunna:
“Eyi, man, Kabza quite literally changed this broer’s life, allow it.”
DenverReprisal added:
“I mean, what’s there to hate? Lil bro just loves Kabza and sees him as a father figure. Nothing wrong there.”
