Shebeshxt Faces Backlash After Thuli Phongolo’s Controversial Post About Hygiene

• Shebeshxt is facing backlash over his personal hygiene after a photo of him surfaced on social media
• The rapper was accused of not taking care of himself, and online users said he was a prime example of the type of person Thuli Phongolo was referring to in her controversial post about men's hygiene
• Meanwhile, some social media users expressed concern about Shebe's unusual looking stomach

Shebeshxt is being accused of being unhygienic after a new picture of him surfaced on social media.

The Limpopo rapper, famous for his erratic behaviour and violent outbursts, posed in a photo with two young fans, each sagging their pants with finger guns tucked inside.

True to his nature, Shebe posed with his shirt off, exposing his signature tattoos and bulging belly, prompting another conversation about men's physical appearance, which Thuli Phongolo raised on 28 August 2025.

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Twitter (X) user thekelo_Teekay claimed that Shebe was the prime example of the kind of man the Generations: The Legacy actress was referring to:

"Guys, Thuli P was talking about people like Shebeshxt, what kind of stomach is this one?"

The actress criticised men who often flaunt their riches but fail to prioritise their hygiene, appearance and well-being:

"Why would a person have so much access to information, social media, Google, family and friends, but still lack personal hygiene or the desire to fix things that could contribute to their wellbeing and confidence?"

Shebeshxt's now-viral picture sparked another debate, this time about the rapper's appearance, especially his unusually large stomach.

Here's how social media reacted to the photo

Online users are concerned about what could have caused Shebeshxt's stomach to bulge up, with many suspecting a medical condition. Read some of their comments below:

maserati_mahape said:

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"I don't like the guy, but this stomach is not his. This is photoshopped."

CJ_KIRIN was concerned:

"He's too young to be looking like this."

__KARISHMAH__ wrote:

"Someone tell me that's a medical condition."

dingiswayoo_ joked:

"He looks like a puppy after eating."

BBK29_ was confused:

"Is he pregnant or what?"

GudGirlLucy1 was worried:

"Hmm, something isn't right there. Why is it swollen on one side?"

TheWorld1173631 was sceptical:

"He's very young to have that. It's all wrong, I don't believe it, it's Photoshop."

Lungah___ asked:

"Wasn't he in an accident where his kid died? It could be an injury sustained from there. Doesn't look normal at all."

GaeItumeleng defended Shebeshxt:

"He is just full from a full meal and booze. Check him the following day, and he will just be alright."

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Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News