Gigi Lamayne Is Feeling Down, Says She's Not Appreciated in Hip Hop

Gigi Lamayne Is Feeling Down, Says She's Not Appreciated in Hip Hop

- Gigi Lamayne took to social media to tell her followers that she's feeling undervalued in the hip hop scene

- The rapper says that there has been a lack of respect from hip hop lovers for her place in the game

- Mzansi social media users took to the comments section to let Gigi know what they think

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Mzansi rapper Gigi Lamayne has taken to social media to share that she doesn't feel like people are appreciating her contribution to the hip hop music industry. Gigi is happy to have fans who have supported her but she feels that others can do more. She said:

"One day South African hip hop will respect me and all I’ve put into it since I came on. For now, I’m riding solo with the fans."

Gigi Lamayne came onto the scene a few years ago and was an exciting prospect. Especially since she is a woman, the hip hop game is a lot harder to break into. Gigi impressed and has even won a South African Hip Hop Award for Best Female Artist.

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Gigi Lamayne does not feel appreciated in the hip hop industry
Gigi Lamayne feels that people are not appreciative of her contribution to hip hop in Mzansi. Image: @Gigi_Lamayne
Source: Twitter

Gigi has been collaborating with different artists in an attempt to get back into her groove but she's feeling discouraged because she feels unappreciated.

Mzansi social media users then took to the comments section of Gigi's post and let her know their thoughts.

@Michaelmike211 commented:

"Have at least 7 features of up-and-coming hustlers. Rappers and singers in your album. You will see the respect will just be born."

@DamianPitcher said:

"Me personally I hope you get it poppin' in the States, we are dying for bars, all we got is Da Baby, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, and countless other non-rappers."

@Thapelo1050 commented:

"We got you momma."

In other Mzansi hip hop news, Briefly.co.za reported that Nasty C spoke on the difference between SA and American DJs. Mzansi rapper Nasty C has been working hard lately and has been making waves in the US as well.

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The young rapper has now highlighted the difference between working with DJs from overseas and the DJs from South Africa.

Nasty C recently did an interview with YFM's DJ Sabby, talking about the success of his music, not just in Mzansi but in the US as well. Sabby then asked Nasty C what was different about working with American record producers.

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