AKA sparked the ‘SA hip-hop is dead’ debate once again after he brutally rejected an upcoming artist and beat maker asking for his help. The rapper shared a scathing remark on Twitter about not letting new artists ride off his career.

Mzansi tweeps were quick to call AKA to order after realizing his unaccommodating stance, accusing him of being a gatekeeper. Then, the argument of him digging the grave for an almost deceased genre began.

Peeps suggested that Supa Mega’s refusal to uplift unknown artists is a common trend among SA hip-hop OG’s. They elaborated that this pattern in the industry is what caused the downfall of the hip-hop culture in the country.

Mzansi music lovers also explained that Gqom and Amapiano do so well because the thriving artists are so willing to help. See some of the opinions that tweeps put forward during the heated debate below:

@JusLloydZA noted:

“This tweet is mad disappointing & quite honestly, goes to show why the SA hip hop industry has no progression. None of these old rap cats have a torch to handover, but are very quick to ride on new cats wave when they breakout/blowup.”

@MackbryanN suggested:

“Make the cake bigger so everyone can eat, the industry is big enough for everyone to have a slice. That’s why SA hip hop despite having one the greatest runs ever fell off and now you do amapiano vocals.”

@CarterMakaz declared:

“The reason why SA hip hop is not making enough noise like amapiano: You guys don’t really lift each other up.”

@KKreatives said:

“SA Hip Hop gatekeepers like AKA are the reason the game ain’t growing. Just because you had it hard, it doesn’t mean the next artist should have it hard. That’s why I’m rocking with the new wave, these cats tap in with each other & put the pride away.”