Lwah Ndlunkulu Fires Diss Bars at Gigi Lamayne and Reason in New Hip-Hop Snippet

• Inkabi Records singer Lwah Ndlunkulu surprised Mzansi by stepping into hip-hop with a snippet containing direct shots at Gigi Lamayne
• The lyric cleverly name-drops Gigi Lamayne's rapper boyfriend Reason in a double entendre that set social media alight on 12 August 2026
• Fans are now divided over whether Gigi Lamayne or Reason will fire back, with some warning Lwah not to underestimate the veteran rapper

Maskandi and Afro-pop singer Lwah Ndlunkulu, real name Nqobile Ndimande, has made a bold and unexpected move by previewing a hip-hop track that takes direct aim at rapper Gigi Lamayne and her partner, veteran rapper Reason, born Sizwe Alakine. The studio snippet sent shockwaves through South African music circles after it began circulating online on 12 August 2026.

Music publication @bassline_ZA brought the clip to wider attention on X, writing: ‘Lwah The Ndlunkulu is calling Gigi Lamayne outside’ and noting that the bar in question reads:

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"I said F*ck Gigi, but I have no 'Reason'."

Lwah's sharp double entendre explained

The lyric packs a two-in-one punch. On the surface, it calls out Gigi Lamayne by name. At the same time, the capitalised 'Reason' functions as a clever name-drop of Gigi's romantic partner, effectively targeting both of them in a single bar. It is a technically constructed line that surprised listeners accustomed to Lwah's signature vocal-heavy sound.

The snippet shared by X page @bassline_ZA also marks a notable genre shift for the Inkabi Records first lady, who built her reputation on emotive Afro-pop and Maskandi compositions. Hearing her lay down aggressive hip-hop bars in a studio setting caught even her existing fanbase off guard, with many remarking on how comfortably she adapted to the style.

Check out the X video below:

Mzansi waits for a response

What triggered the tension between Lwah and Gigi Lamayne remains unclear. The two female artists had not previously been involved in any public exchange or dispute, making the snippet all the more surprising to followers of both camps.

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South African hip-hop enthusiasts have largely welcomed the competitive energy, praising Lwah's delivery while turning their attention to whether Gigi or Reason will respond in kind. Briefly News reached out to both parties for comment, and their responses will be added once received.

Mo_Hale99 wrote:

"She must be careful; Gigi is not one to play with. She will have her for breakfast, lunch and supper, with snacks in between meals... only a few female rappers match up to Gigi's lyrical content."

3 Other Briefly News stories about Gigi Lamayne

• An X account posted an old photo of rapper Big Xhosa and Gigi Lamayne together, claiming it was taken recently in Cape Town.g
• Gigi Lamayne sat down with rapper Reason, Sizwe Alakine, on her POV Network podcast for their most open on-camera conversation yet.
• Rapper Gigi LaMayne has announced that she will be releasing a new single on Friday this week.

Source: Briefly News