“He’s Pretending”: Scotts Maphuma Keeps His Cool as Fan Serenades Him, SA Not Convinced
- A fan surprised Scotts Maphuma by singing for him during a haircut session at a barbershop
- Despite his reputation for having a short temper, Scotts kept calm and smiled throughout the serenade
- Mzansi weighed in on whether his smile was genuine or if he was quietly holding back his frustration
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Scotts Maphuma found himself in an unexpected situation when a fan broke into song during his barbershop visit, and the internet cannot stop talking about how he handled it. A selfie-style video filmed inside a sleek, modern barbershop with black fixtures and illuminated shelving captured the wholesome yet surprising moment.
The person recording reacted animatedly as their friend belted out a spirited song in the background, while Scotts sat in the barber's chair getting his hair cut. The fan sang with full energy and commitment, serenading Scotts through the entire clip.
Scotts keeps it together
What made the clip by X account PianoConnectSA go viral on social media was not just the singing but Scotts' reaction to it. The star is widely known for his fiery temperament, with several past incidents where he came across as short-fused or confrontational.
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This time, however, he sat back, smiled, and let the moment play out without any drama, a side of him that caught many people off guard. Mzansi was quick to dissect that smile, though, with opinions divided on whether it was genuine warmth or a carefully maintained composure.
Watch the X video below:
Mzansi reacts to Scotts remaining calm
The X clip got people talking online, and the responses ranged from sceptical to deeply supportive, especially considering that Scotts has a reputation:
Realgrootmvn said:
"You can see he's pretending that smile; he's pissed. 😅"
Rea_maotwe wrote:
"He is such a brave man. ❤️"
Hillyhetore asked:
"Can he cut his hair in peace?"
Scotts accused of snubbing interviewer
A backstage video of amapiano star Scotts Maphuma posted on X on Sunday, 2 August 2026, quickly went viral.
Fans called out Maphuma for what they described as a bad attitude towards an interviewer at the event.
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