“Aunty Or Icon?” Pearl Thusi Sparks Backlash After Joining Emtee On Stage at Live Show
Former actress and media personality Pearl Thusi had social media in stitches after she unexpectedly joined Emtee on stage during one of his recent performances — and whew, the internet did not agree on whether the moment was iconic or cringe.
The moment happened when Emtee performed his 2015 smash hit “Pearl Thusi”, a track inspired by his long-time crush on the star. As the crowd vibed, Pearl herself stepped onto the stage and danced alongside the rapper, turning a nostalgic throwback into a full-circle pop culture moment.
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Some fans cheered the confidence. Others? Immediately reached for the comment section.
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The reactions came fast — and brutal.
One user summed up the energy with a mix of humour and shade.
@lucia_ngwenya12 joked: “One thing about Pearl Thusi? She will misbehave.”
But the jokes quickly turned harsh and ageist, with critics dragging her outfit, dance moves, and even questioning her life choices.
@A_simba98 wrote: “I can save the Queen. She’s too old to be doing this.”
@Malcolm6685 added: “It isn’t clocking to this hun that she’s an aunty now, some teenager’s mother.”
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Others didn’t mince words at all.
- @runsowetojefe: “Is this a midlife crisis?”
- @DonaldMakhasane: “This is disgusting.”
- @Zamie8909: “She’s so annoying.”
- @Vuyo_2108: “Pearl Thusi is starting to be annoying.”
- @zinn_le: “Pearl is going out sad. This is why it’s important for women to settle down as soon as possible.”
- @malaskovish: “When I see a woman ‘performing’ without a mic, I know it’s gonna be a strip tease.”
- @pamelqmhlongo10: “It’s giving Britney Spears 😒 she stresses me out.”
Yoh 😬 — the pile-on was loud.
Meanwhile… Emtee Gets His Comeback Moment
While Pearl was catching heat, Emtee was catching praise.
His energetic set was widely viewed as a redemption moment, especially after a recent viral incident where the rapper fell asleep on stage. This time around, he was fully awake, locked in, and commanding the crowd.
@StarJay celebrated: “Finally, the man woke up 🔥🔥🔥.”
@blackticAM joked:
“He doesn’t sleep when on stage with her 🤣❤️.”
And @professor1174 crowned him a legend:
“Emtee woke up from that nap and got Pearl Thusi twerking to his song on stage. Legend 🤣.”
Same stage. Same moment. Very different reactions.
Pearl danced. Emtee performed.
One got roasted. The other got redeemed.
Mzansi, let’s talk. Was Pearl Thusi living her best life — or was the criticism fair?
And why does confidence look “embarrassing” on women but “legendary” on men?
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