Kane Keid Critiques Stogie T’s AI-Driven “Four Horsemen” Music Video. The South African hip-hop community has been stirred up after the launch of the official music video for “Four Horsemen”, featuring Stogie T alongside Nasty C, Maggz, and A-Reece.
As part of Stogie T’s upcoming 2025 album ANOMY, the track has received acclaim as a powerful ensemble piece. With its heavy production and intense, dystopian lyrics, “Four Horsemen” serves as a stark commentary on a society plagued by internal conflict. Fans eagerly awaited a visual representation that could capture the track’s intensity and star power.
Upon its release in mid-February 2026, the music video revealed a fully animated style. Made to resemble a futuristic comic book, the visual features chaotic urban settings, dark riders, and impressive AI-generated effects. Instead of featuring the artists in live action, the rappers appear as animated figures navigating a fragmented landscape.
This creative approach has sparked division among viewers. One of the strongest critics is emerging artist Kane Keid, recognized for his appearance on Red Bull 64 Bars and his candid critiques.
Kane Keid expressed his views on social media, questioning the creative choices behind the video and accusing it of relying heavily on AI, criticizing what he termed as the cartoonish portrayal in the opening scenes. He noted that Stogie T looked noticeably slimmer in the animation, implying the depiction strayed from the actual person.
“You see, whoever he tagged, that nigga used AI for sure. Because like, that sh*t was trash. Like, I swear, the first 30 seconds you’ll feel like it’s trash, it’s cartoons. Look, Stogie T is even slimmer. He lost weight,” he commented.
His critique resonates with discussions already taking place on social media. Several viewers argue that the initial part of the video feels disjointed and lacks the depth one would expect from such a notable collaboration. Others believe the animation undermines the weighty themes of strength, cultural awareness, and systemic issues that the song addresses.
Directed and edited by JAYCINEMATICA, with Stogie T acting as executive producer, the video frames “Four Horsemen” as a narrative hip-hop tale set against a backdrop where clarity is obscured by distraction. Each artist’s verse is presented in its own unique sequence, mixing narrative elements with AI-influenced visuals. Supporters of this direction have praised the concept for its ambition, seeing it as a progressive move in a time when technology is fundamentally changing visual expression.
Nevertheless, a significant portion of the South African hip-hop audience contends that the track warranted a live-action presentation. Critics claim that having Nasty C, Maggz, and A-Reece appear together would have added gravitas to the collaborative effort. Some have characterized the video as an example of excessive dependence on AI, rather than a daring artistic shift.
