Big Zulu, real name Siyabonga Nene, has shook up the South African hip hop industry with the release of a diss track. 200 bar.
Two years ago, the musician 150 baris a diss track that has infuriated some of the top rappers in the game, including Cassper Nyovest, Emtee, Nasty C, the late AKA, Duncan, Kwesta and many more.
This diss track was extremely significant for a hip hop culture that was struggling with the rise of the now globally popular amapiano.
On Friday morning, Big Zulu released songs aimed at artistes such as Cassper Nyovest, Stogie T, Mtee, Zuluboy and Nota Baloyi.
The rapper has been trending on social media as South Africans share their opinions on his hot bars.
“Uya kala udisi thira uti studio shiralekire kunjima uku sebenza ne fala.”
Big Zulu criticizes Duncan for 200 bars pic.twitter.com/FTLq8NVrQN
— DJ Parsons SA (@djparsons_sa) September 5, 2024
Big Zulu has made amends with the other musicians but has said he will never forgive Duncan, describing his attacks as personal and deeply humiliating.
And yet he insulted him again!
NOTA, Stogie T and Emtee make the listRich Homie Quan Mahuku Westasian Pearl Tusi pic.twitter.com/Qoded63Xf9
— Yase Block B (@ThisIsColbert) September 6, 2024
Big Zulu: “Kre Hip Hop Ceci Rapper Nama Fala”
A-Reece and Emtee: pic.twitter.com/sEAhrEN7eR
— ChrisExcel (@ChrisExcel102) September 6, 2024
“Ukube ukuhuraniya kabadara ngabbe nani senanota” ⚰️
– Big Zulu pic.twitter.com/7tBZVIJDAV
— (@KwaneleN00) September 6, 2024