Cassper Nyovest Asks if Music Lyrics Still Matter, Sparks Debate as Some Netizens Clown Rapper’s Own Writing

Cassper Nyovest Asks if Music Lyrics Still Matter, Sparks Debate as Some Netizens Clown Rapper’s Own Writing

  • Cassper Nyovest had something to say about the latest music in the country and asked his supporters for their opinion
  • Rapper Cassper Nyovest wanted to know whether lyrics are still important in music or if things have changed for listeners
  • South African hip-hop fans were divided in their responses as many turned on Cassper's lyrical skills

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Hip-hop head Cassper Nyovest is curious about the current state of South African music. The beloved musician Cassper Nyovest shared a tweet where he wonders if lyrics still matter.

Cassper Nyovest
Cassper Nyovest asked Mzansi if they still enjoy well-written music, a question which got a variety of responses from netizens. Image: Instagram/@casspernyovest
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Cassper Nyovest got a lot of responses from netizens who shared their opinions. Some peeps took the opportunity to criticize Cassper Nyovest's own lyrics.

Cassper Nyovest gets divided reaction to questioning new music

Cassper took to his Twitter to find out if people still enjoyed real lyrics and music. He wrote in a post:

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"Are lyrics still a thing? Or its just vibes."

Peeps were happy to share their opinions, but many were divided. Some posted their favourite artists whose lyrical skills they enjoy. Others told Cassper that it all depended on the genre.

@luckyboy_lucky_ commented:

"For real hip-hop heads, lyrics will always be a thing."

@edit_youngsa commented:

"Well, unless you're still on that vibe of creating bubblegum music, the lyrics aren't good."

Another camp decided to share their opinion on Cassper's writing skills, especially his rapping on Siyathandana. Many people thought that Cassper should not be the person asking this as his lyrics are questionable.

@eyamiyonke commented:

"Lol this is funny coming from you."

@oabillionaire commented:

"Considering your verse on Siyathandana, I think it’s just vibes."

@gaboronekelets0 commented:

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@oAI_011 commented:

"I'm not even trolling or tryna be mean here but dawg. You're literally one of the worst lyricists in this country. You're the last person to say this, ditlhong Refiloe! Dithlong!!"

"A bit of mommy weight": Cassper's baby mama rumoured to be pregnant, SA reacts

Briefly News previously reported that Thobeka Majozi is rumoured to be pregnant. Cassper Nyovest's baby mama was congratulated by some of her followers on her timeline when she posted a stunning snap of herself.

Controversial entertainment blogger Musa Khawula also fuelled the rumour when he took to social media and claimed the rapper's girlfriend is allegedly carrying the businessman's second child.

Peeps took to Twitter to react to Musa's claims. Some people shared that they don't believe Thobeka Majozi is pregnant but just carrying a bit of weight from her first pregnancy.

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Rutendo Masasi (Human-Interest editor) Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 2 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za