Kanye West Praises Tyla, But South Africans Slam Back With Brutal Backlash

Kanye West recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a picture of South African star Tyla and American rapper Gunna, captioning it with:

“respect and love.”

While the international rapper’s gesture may have been aimed at supporting Tyla’s growing fame, it quickly became the talk of the town in Mzansi—and not for the reasons Kanye may have hoped.

From Global Praise to Local Shade: Tyla’s International Boost Backfires in Mzansi

Despite the positive tone of his message, South African fans are far from impressed.

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Instead of welcoming Kanye’s praise, they’ve flooded social media with skepticism and even humor, questioning why Kanye chose this moment to publicly endorse the artist.

“Who asked him?” one fan quipped on Twitter, while others were quick to dismiss the whole thing as a publicity stunt.

For some, Kanye’s support seemed out of place and ill-timed, given the ongoing drama surrounding the global artist’s own controversial moves in the entertainment industry.

From Global Praise to Local Shade

Tyla’s meteoric rise has made waves both locally and internationally, especially with her hit “Water,” which has garnered attention worldwide.

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However, Kanye’s praise—though meant to uplift—has added another layer of scrutiny to her career, particularly in her home country.

Some South African fans are questioning whether this “love” from Kanye is really beneficial, or if it’s merely adding fuel to the fire of celebrity drama.

While others poked fun at the situation, calling it “just another Kanye moment,” the overall sentiment was clear—Mzansi wasn’t having it.

Despite Tyla’s undeniable talent, the praise from Kanye, a figure often associated with unpredictability and controversy, has left many South Africans scratching their heads.

Fans Respond with Laughter and Criticism: “Is He Sprinkling Holy Water on This?”

South Africans took to social media in droves, flooding X with sarcastic commentary.

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One user jokingly remarked, “Kanye’s here sprinkling holy water on Tyla’s career, but I’m not sure it’s gonna help.”

Others questioned why Kanye chose to highlight her in this manner, with some believing the gesture was more self-serving than supportive.

As she continues to rise in the global music scene, South African fans are taking a stand, making it clear that their love for her doesn’t need Kanye’s endorsement to validate it.

With fans still divided over his intentions, Kanye’s “respect and love” may have unintentionally sparked a firestorm of confusion and controversy in Mzansi, leaving fans wondering if the praise was worth the backlash.

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