"Jealousy": SAPS Allegedly Unplug Scorpion Kings Before DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small Say Goodbye
- Police allegedly shut down the Scorpion Kings show on 19 September, cutting the event short before it could end properly
- • DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small were spotted walking together on the arena floor as the packed stadium crowd looked on
- • Mzansi reacted with a mix of humour and frustration, with some joking that rival artists were the ones behind the police's arrival
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The Scorpion Kings had Mzansi buzzing on 19 September, but the night took a dramatic turn when police allegedly swooped in and shut down the show. The move left DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small unable to wrap up the event with a proper farewell to their fans.
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Fan footage on Facebook captures the chaotic final moments of what appeared to be a massive, packed outdoor stadium or arena lit up at night. In the shaky, handheld clip, the two amapiano heavyweights can be seen walking together on the track or floor area in front of the enormous crowd, as the energy around them shifts. The phrase heard in the video is simply: "The police are backhanding."
It remains unclear what prompted the authorities to intervene in the clip shared by Amapiano News. The abrupt ending meant the duo could not deliver the customary goodbye moment their fans had been waiting for throughout the night.
Despite the controversy surrounding the shutdown, many fans made it clear that the duo still put on a show worth celebrating. The Scorpion Kings, the joint performance alias of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small, have built a reputation for high-energy sets that draw massive crowds across South Africa. Watch the moment police allegedly shut down the Scorpion Kings show:
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Mzansi reacts to alleged Scorpion Kings shutdown
The clip set social media alight, with fans firing off jokes and criticism in equal measure. Here is what some had to say:
Koketso Tlhapi wrote:
"Someone somewhere in Soweto owns over 20 phones now."
King-Gee Radebe said:
"They are failing to find a serial killer but they did a good job turning off the sound."
Lefu Andrew commented:
"Jealousy, big up Scorpion Kings 👊."
Tshegofatso Lorato Ratsoana wrote:
"Regardless, they did it. Give those gents their flowers 💐."
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Rueben Thikathali joked:
"They were tipped to do so by Cassper Nyovest🤣."
Other Briefly News stories about DJ Maphorisa
- Maphorisa brought his mother on stage before his massive Scorpion Kings show at FNB Stadium to lead concertgoers in an opening prayer.
- Maphorisa sat down for a wide-ranging interview with MacG and Sol Phenduka to push back against accusations that he acts as an industry gatekeeper, arguing that his record label has opened doors for countless young creators.
- Speaking during his viral appearance on Podcast and Chill with MacG, DJ Maphorisa revealed that he and Kabza De Small were prepared to pay Samthing Soweto R500,000 to join them at their Scorpion Kings Live concert.
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