Prince Kaybee Warns About the Impact of Carrying Extra Weight as You Age
- Prince Kaybee took to X to share his thoughts on how carrying extra body weight affects joint health as people age
- The DJ and fitness enthusiast pointed out that even muscle mass places strain on joints over time, not just body fat
- His post sparked a wave of reactions from followers who weighed in on ageing, mobility, and whether staying fit truly makes a difference
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Prince Kaybee is no stranger to talking about health and fitness on social media, but his latest post on X hit differently for many of his followers.
The South African DJ and producer, born Kabelo Motsamai, shared an unsolicited but candid piece of advice about the long-term effects of body weight on joint health. Writing to his followers late at night, he offered a two-part observation that got people thinking. He wrote:
"The heavier you are, the less enjoyable life gets as you age. Just standing for more than 5min has its drawbacks. Remember, joints age with you; they get to a point where they cannot sustain weight, even if it's muscle, it's still weight. Goodnight. ❤️"
Prince Kaybee's fitness philosophy
What made the post stand out was Prince Kaybee's nuance. Rather than simply telling people to lose weight, he acknowledged that muscle mass, something he has famously accumulated through years of bodybuilding and weightlifting, is not exempt from the wear it places on the skeletal system. For someone who regularly documents his gym sessions and physical training online, this felt like a genuine reflection rather than a lecture.
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The producer is well known for his dedication to an active lifestyle, which also includes motorcycling. His followers have come to expect health-related commentary from him, though this particular post carried a more cautionary tone than usual.
Mzansi weighs in
While some followers found humour in the conversation, others acknowledged the underlying truth in Kaybee's message, particularly those who have experienced knee or back strain from years of heavy training or carrying excess weight. The debate landed somewhere between fitness motivation and existential acceptance.
The reactions that followed were a mix of agreement, scepticism, and dark humour. Several users pushed back on the idea that fitness guarantees a better quality of life in old age.
@wandi_nje wrote:
"You have to experience your body on both sides to know this truth."
@LeboNkutha_ asked:
"Manje uthini grootman @KabeloMusic singadli?"
@callingoutshxt offered a counter:
"At the same time, being too skinny isn't great either; you're forever cold. All the time."
@bilistik_diablo was more blunt:
"Sizofa sonke so you are no better than the next person."
@Da_Original_Sun echoed the sentiment:
"It doesn't matter whether we gym or not... Retlo tsofala and die, bro."
@Calvin_Las kept it short:
"We all gonna die."
@ModisaWaDinku quipped:
"Benefits of dying healthy?"
@bonnyskosana simply asked:
"What age is that?"
@TshedimogoNkwe responded:
"Goodnight ka 10 froeg, re masepeng mo."
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