South African DJ Prince Kaybee has once again stirred up a social media storm, this time taking an aim at fellow artist DJ Maphorisa. This ignited after Prince Kaybee reposted and dragged DJ Maphorisa’s deejaying style.
A post featured a picture of DJ Maphorisa, accompanied by a caption that read, “The establishment paid thousands of rands, people came out and spent their hard-earned money to see you then wena obose dar, it’s like he doesn’t wanna be there or maybe it was his first song or maybe the picture doesn’t tell the full story. Ai Madumane ena.” The post was a critique on the lack of energy in Maphorisa’s live sets.
Prince Kaybee added his commentary by reposting the content and adding the caption criticizing Maphorisa.
“He is a whack DJ anyway. E ka re M-Net e dlalang di music video.”
This is not the first time the two artists have been at odds. Their feud has played out on social media for years, often revolving around debates about their respective contributions to the music industry, and it went so far as them fighting about cars, fashion, and even collabs. The comments from Prince Kaybee have since sparked a heated debate among fans and other artists, with many defending DJ Maphorisa and highlighting his immense success and influence, particularly in popularizing Amapiano.
The back-and-forth got personal, with both artists bringing up past events and making accusations against each other.
While the original post offered a mild critique and some possible explanations for the perceived lack of energy, Prince Kaybee’s direct and blunt response has once again positioned him in the spotlight for a public feud. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and competitive nature within the South African music scene, where social media has become the primary battleground for professional rivalries.
