The Amapiano streets are officially shaking because the king of the decks himself, DJ Maphorisa has finally done the absolute unthinkable. After years of ducking, diving, and publicly declaring that podcasts do nothing but ruin artists’ careers, Phori just walked right into the lion’s den and blessed podcast and Chill with MacG with his very first sit-down interview.
For the longest time, Maphorisa treated MacG and Sol Phenduka like the plague, but it seems the numbers finally talked, and Madumane had to listen. The timing is absolutely immaculate, too. Phori decided to drop this explosive interview just days before his massive, career-defining Scorpion Kings Live concert with Kabza De Small at FNB Stadium this coming Saturday. Talk about an elite PR move to build the ultimate pre-concert hype.
As the livestream continues to unfold, MacG is not holding back, throwing the absolute heaviest questions straight at the music mogul’s head. They immediately dived into the spicy gatekeeping allegations that have been hovering over Maphorisa’s head for years, with Phori admitting the rumors actually left him depressed. He defended his crown fiercely, reminding everyone that instead of locking doors, he actually built the entire house and let everyone in. He even gave MacG and Sol their flowers, admitting he is proud of their hustle before dropping a classic, ego-heavy line telling them they can officially kiss the ring.
The drama is continuing to peak as the episode progresses, especially when it comes to the endless industry files. The interview dives straight into the legendary, ongoing beef with Samthing Soweto over master rights and music credits.
Phori just made a jaw-dropping live admission, claiming he was actually willing to pay Samthing Soweto a whopping R500,000 just to perform at the Scorpion Kings live show. He also laughed off the endless legal drama, mocking the lawyers who keep trying to sue both him and the podcast network.
It is loud, it is messy, and it is exactly the kind of unhinged celebrity tea the country has been begging for. The internet is losing its collective mind in real-time, and you need to log on right now before you miss the next bomb to drop.