Samthing Soweto Vs. DJ Maphorisa: The Royalties Drama Unpacked

Holifil

30 Mar, 2025

Samthing Soweto has finally opened up about the royalties dispute with DJ Maphorisa.
This ongoing saga, which initially seemed to fade, has been reignited by Soweto's bold claims that DJ Maphorisa wasn't involved in producing his music.
South Africa is divided—some support Samthing Soweto, while others are skeptical and have moved on from the controversy.

Samthing Soweto admits he exaggerated DJ Maphorisa's role in his album. Images: Twitter/ samthingsoweto and Instagram/ djmaphorisa Source: UGC

Let me tell you, this story is like a soap opera that just keeps getting juicier. Samthing Soweto didn’t hold back when he took to social media to address the royalties drama with DJ Maphorisa. He woke up early, probably with a cup of coffee in hand, and decided it was time to set the record straight.

Samthing Soweto Calls Out DJ Maphorisa

It’s been over a week since the royalties feud between Mas Music and Samthing Soweto erupted, with DJ Maphorisa stepping in to defend Mas Music. Now, Samthing Soweto is finally speaking his truth. You see, DJ Maphorisa had claimed on social media that he not only gave Samthing Soweto royalties for free but also played a key role in producing the singer’s debut album, Isphithiphithi.

But here’s the twist—Samthing Soweto hit back, debunking those claims. In a series of tweets, he revealed that he paid DJ Maphorisa for the masters, and the producer didn’t actually contribute to his album. “I paid Phori for my masters; I paid an amount he asked for at the time,” Samthing wrote. “Furthermore, I lied about his contributions to my project; he didn’t produce anything.”

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He went on to explain that he lied because he lacked confidence in his music selling without DJ Maphorisa’s name attached. “I lied because I wanted to sell records,” he admitted. “But I didn’t know that I’d pay for it with my hard-earned creative work and dignity.”

Mzansi Reacts to Samthing Soweto's Bold Move

When Samthing Soweto dropped these bombshells, social media exploded. Fans were proud of him for speaking out and standing up for himself. Some saw it as a much-needed wake-up call for the music industry, where producers often overshadow artists. Here’s what people had to say:

“We always knew he didn’t produce the album.” — SonwabisoMtsol3

“Phori abuses artists, and it’s about time we call him to order.” — Unexpressed0

“We all knew you lied; we wanted you to confirm it. They will drag you for speaking your truth, but stick to it.” — illythehost

Of course, not everyone was convinced. Some questioned Samthing Soweto’s motives, wondering if he was lying again. Others simply chose to move on from the drama. Here are some of the skeptical reactions:

“Abuti Samthing Soweto, this one we won’t be able to address.” — Thee_Cherri

“Yeah, how do we know you’re not lying again now?” — MunthuWabwino

“I just know you woke up in a cold sweat.” — InathiMbete

Sol Phenduka Trolls DJ Maphorisa

While the drama between Samthing Soweto and DJ Maphorisa was heating up, comedian Sol Phenduka couldn’t resist getting in on the fun. In a hilarious moment, he joked that DJ Maphorisa feeds him. South Africans were quick to respond, telling Sol to stay out of the drama unless he wanted his paycheck affected.

This whole situation has left Mzansi divided. Some stand firmly behind Samthing Soweto, applauding his honesty and bravery. Others remain skeptical, questioning whether he’s telling the full truth. One thing’s for sure—this drama isn’t over yet, and we’ll be tuning in to see what happens next.

So, what do you think? Is Samthing Soweto finally speaking his truth, or is there more to the story? Let us know in the comments below!