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Amid a Makwa dispute, Nota Baloyi is facing criminal charges.
Nota Baloyi, a controversial figure in the South African music industry, has asked for prayers after being hit with serious criminal charges.
In a now-deleted tweet, Nota revealed that the police summoned him for questioning, though he did not disclose specific details regarding the charges.
The dispute arose from tensions between Nota and producer Makwa, revolving around the royalties of Kwesta’s 2016 hit track, “Mayibabo.” Makwa accused Nota of defrauding the artists involved in the song’s production. On Thursday, Nota shared his distress with fans, stating:
“I’ve just received the worst news of my life. The police have asked me to come in for questioning on a serious criminal charge laid against me. I’ve spoken to my lawyers, and now I’m discussing with my parents about turning myself in. Please send prayers.” This situation has sent shockwaves through the local hip-hop scene, as many wait to see how the legal proceedings unfold.
Again, Nota Baloyi has sparked outrage after publicly defending American music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who was recently arrested on sex crime charges.
Baloyi took to Twitter, voicing his support for Diddy and stating that black men need to be protected. He criticized how society pressures men, particularly black men, into not standing up for themselves.
In his controversial tweet, Baloyi argued that men often fail to defend each other unless it involves friends or family, while women allegedly manipulate men into self-hatred. He emphasized the need to shift this narrative, saying, “Of course, I’m going to defend Diddy… It’s about protecting black men at all costs. No more of this manipulation!”