DJ Maphorisa has finally addressed allegations made by G Mashego, who previously claimed he was not paid for his involvement in the hit song Biri Marung.
The controversy erupted in September 2025 when G Mashego trended on social media after alleging that he had been left stranded in Nigeria and accusing Maphorisa of withholding royalties.
He also made personal claims about the producer’s relationships with some of his male artists, sparking widespread debate online.
Maphorisa broke his silence during a live session on Tuesday, dismissing the accusations and questioning their credibility.
“How do you know I’m not paying people? Where do you find the proof of those [claims] that I don’t pay royalties? Who told you that? Did you do research, or did you just hear one small boy say that and trend?” he said.
He went on to dispute G Mashego’s contribution to Biri Marung, insisting the song was not written by him.
“That boy didn’t write anything. That song was written by Ego. Ego was just smart enough to say, ‘Because that boy was trending on TikTok, let me put out a song’. That guy wasn’t even thinking of becoming an artist. That’s why he could tell us sh*t and insult us. It is because he’s not in the music business limelight, and I have to forgive him. That is the sad part. He humiliated me in front of everyone,” Maphorisa said.
Reflecting on his own career, the producer stressed that his success was built through years of hard work and industry discipline, not shortcuts. He referenced his early days under Oskido’s Kalawa Jazmee Records, where he says he learned the business from the ground up.
“I’ve worked hard to get to where I am, and it was painful because I didn’t take the shortcut. I’ve seen a lot of people take shortcuts. I paid my dues. I was signed under Kalawa. You’ve never heard me say any bad sh*t about Kalawa,” he said.
Maphorisa added that he still maintains a working relationship with the legendary label and believes growth in the music industry comes from collaboration across generations.
“Oskido still comes to get advice from me because the game has changed. That’s why I can go to Kabza and get advice from him. The game changes. That’s why I work with young people. I was young before. You guys forget I was young before,” he said.
The producer concluded by brushing off attempts to discredit him, insisting that his legacy and work ethic speak for themselves.