DJ Euphonik Side-Eyed After Mourning American Activist Charlie Kirk’s Death: “And Then Wena?”
- On Thursday, 11 September 2025, Euphonik reacted to the passing of Charlie Kirk, an ally of US President Donald Trump
- Netizens weighed in on DJ Euphonik's reaction with a mixture of support and criticism
- Euphonik previously trended after reacting to the passing of a journalist who worked for one of South Africa's prominent publications
Source: UGC
Renowned South African producer and DJ Euphonik raised eyebrows online after mourning the death of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Kirk, an ally of United States President Donald Trump, was fatally shot on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at a public event at Utah Valley University. As the world reacted to Charlie Kirk’s tragic passing, DJ Euphonik mourned the American activist’s death, sparking mixed reactions.
On Thursday, 11 September 2025, Euphonik joined other popular South Africans, such as Roland Schoeman, in mourning Kirk’s death.
DJ Euphonik reacts to Charlie Kirk's death
Taking to his official X account, the producer, who has been locked in a legal battle with Ntsiki Mazwai, shared a simple yet poignant tribute to Charlie Kirk. The post was captioned:
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“Charlie Kirk ☹️🕊️”
See the post below:
Mzansi reacts after Euphonik mourns Charlie Kirk
Netizens filled the comment section with mixed reactions. While some gave DJ Euphonik the side eye for mourning Charlie Kirk, others also joined him in paying their last respects to the American activist.
Here are some of the comments:
@Amaretz said:
“Reasons for the unfollow button”
@Lemmy_ZA gushed:
“In a country full of barbaric clowns and you chose to be extraordinary. Thank you for this Grootman 🙏”
@Provider199 advised:
“Bruh Themba, you need to chill.”
@GiftGaroeb100 asked:
“Has your account been hacked?!”
@schumzin questioned:
“Do you even know who he is?”
@jm_tcr retorted:
“I'm sure you've never heard of him before today.”
@manhla mourned:
“This world is wicked to the core. The man had a young family.”
@ZingMiester asked:
“So, all SA celebrities are mentally challenged?”
@phxtolxLxbxa said:
“This explains why your music is whack.”
@MakaGti said:
"The way they are so vocal about things happening outside SA but suddenly become mute when SA has issues."
@Diimpho_M declared:
"Always on the wrong side of history."
Source: UGC
Euphonik seemingly celebrates editor’s death
This isn't the first time Euphonik has trended after reacting to a death.
In January 2025, Euphonik caught several netizens off guard when he seemingly celebrated another person's death on X. The DJ was elated at the news of a former journalist's passing, even roping in DJ Fresh.
While some netizens laughed off his post, others said it was distasteful and called him out.
Gareth Cliff reacts to Charlie Kirk's death
Meanwhile, DJ Euphonik isn't the only South African celebrity who reacted to Charlie Kirk's death.
Briefly News reported that renowned broadcaster Gareth Cliff divided South Africans online after reacting to Charlie Kirk's passing.
The former Idols SA judge expressed sorrow, before he made a bold accusation about the person who assassinated Kirk.
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Source: Briefly News
