Scott Maphuma Claps Back at Trolls Criticizing His New Song

• Scotts Maphuma has been in the spotlight recently due to a viral video showcasing a preview of his upcoming song
• The artist has addressed the backlash, responding in a playful manner
• Fans in Mzansi have voiced their opinions on Scotts Maphuma, with numerous comments critiquing his creativity

Amapiano artist Scotts Maphuma faced criticism when he shared a clip of his studio session.

The Mark Zuckerberg singer faced backlash after posting a video where he was enjoying and singing along to his track.

Scotts Maphuma previews new music

In the shared clip, Scotts presented a session where he was showcasing unreleased music. The excerpt featured him singing, which elicited a negative reaction from several viewers. One X user, @tswelomosenyi mocked the video, stating:

“It’s only a matter of time until that video comes onto the timeline, but I am really sad that that vocalist has had a creative block for a long time. I really believed in him so much,” he wrote.

Check out the original video here:

In response, Scotts Maphuma took to his Instagram stories to perform the song, addressing his critics directly. He challenged anyone who was upset with him to come forward and expressed his frustration towards the negative feedback.

“Leave the ones and come straight to me,” he wrote.

Mzansi voices its criticism

The clip was reposted by @TheHypeChannel_ along with the following caption:

“Scotts Maphuma says anyone who has a problem with the latest song he teased should come straight to him.”

Another artist suggested that Amapiano musicians explore new genres. Kwiish ZA remarked, “Abafwethu need to create their own Genre manje cause this is not Amapiano. You are destroying our Movement. We created the movement not because we want money or fame, but because we did it when life was not looking bright. So, gents, please respect Amapiano. The one from Scotts Maphuma, I don’t know where to start. Create your own Genre Thina asiwaz Amapiano anje (We do not know this kind of Amapiano.)”

Here are some reactions from the public:

@Masnackz commented:

“This is how artists behave when they make music for people who are drunk in the clubs. They always get away with a lot of things because when you’re drunk, you dance for whatever.”

@i_am_innock stated:

“Slima lento, don’t entertain it, you won’t win, no matter how hard you try to reason with it.”

@t_thatomokhele observed:

“He knows that his target market isn’t the ones complaining or have any problems, hence he speaks to the older piano fans like this.”

@MogolwaneMaatla responded:

“When we cancel him again. No celebrity or artist should come and beg us to forgive him. Angithi bathulile manjeh manthi tsek to us.”