Grammy-nominated US rapper DaBaby is at the centre of controversy as he is set to headline the Empower Africa Concert on September 30. His selection as the main act has raised eyebrows and prompted a public backlash.
DABABY SCANDALS
The Grammy-nominated artist, renowned for hits like ‘Suge,’ found himself at the centre of controversy. The general public took to social media to express their disbelief over his headline performance, reports IOL. Most Tweeps can’t understand the audacity of having the controversial rapper host such a grand event at the nation’s largest stadium.
The timing couldn’t have been worse, as the initial announcement coincided with Women’s Day. This decision raised eyebrows given DaBaby’s history of controversies involving women.
The 31-year-old rapper’s track record has been a mix of musical success and headline-grabbing controversies. One of the most notorious incidents was during his ‘Up Close N Personal‘ tour in 2020. DaBaby was caught on camera slapping a female fan in Florida as he made his way to the stage for a performance.
DABABY PERFORMANCE
His subsequent apology, which appeared half-hearted at best, only added fuel to the fire. He claimed not to have noticed the fan’s gender. He also asserted that his response would have been the same regardless. This incident not only tarnished his reputation but also highlighted his disregard for respecting women.
Da Baby wants to fill up FNB stadium NEXT month and tickets only went on sale like last week, starting at R500 😂 .. someone must’ve lied to him about his fanbase here. I have never seen a concert that would obviously not happen more than this one.
— Gɪᴠᴇɴ Nᴜʀᴍᴀɢᴏᴍᴇᴅᴏᴠ 🇨🇩 (@_BigSexy) August 8, 2023
DaBaby’s tumultuous relationship with ex-girlfriend DaniLeigh has also played out in the public eye. Their public spats have become tabloid food, adding to the perception that drama follows the rapper wherever he goes.
As word spread about DaBaby’s upcoming concert, prominent figures and Twitter users were quick to share their opinions. Influential figure Sizwe Dhlomo expressed his disbelief. He questioned the choice of DaBaby as the headliner for the FNB Stadium event.
Da Baby? FNB Stadium? Lol!
— Sizwe Dhlomo (@SizweDhlomo) August 9, 2023
TWITTER BACKLASH
Some Tweeps even suggested having DaBaby serve as a supporting act for Burna Boy’s performance at the same stadium gained traction. Some even went as far as questioning DaBaby’s catalogue of hits and whether he could sustain a solo concert.