South African hip-hop Twitter was set ablaze this week after a viral post boldly declared A-Reece as “the most booked artist” in the game. While fans of Reece were quick to agree, one rapper who didn’t seem to buy the hype was none other than Emtee.
The post in question read:
“This nigga is always performing somewhere every weekend. The Most Booked 🙌”
Shortly after the post started making the rounds, Emtee responded with a crying laughing emoji — 🤣 — sending social media into a frenzy. But make no mistake: this wasn’t a co-sign. If anything, it was a clear laugh of disagreement.
Emtee Isn’t Buying It
While some fans tried to interpret the emoji as a show of support, others — especially those familiar with Emtee and A-Reece’s long-standing creative distance — understood exactly what was going on.
“He’s laughing because he knows it’s not true,” one user posted.
“Emtee BEEN booked, silently. He’s not out here hyping himself, but the man’s always working.”
And honestly, that tracks. Emtee has built a reputation for being one of the hardest-working rappers in the industry, frequently booked across the country, often away from the spotlight or trending posts.
For him to see A-Reece being suddenly labeled the most booked — and fans treating it like fact — was clearly hilarious… in the most sarcastic way possible.
A Subtle Clapback?
This isn’t the first time Emtee’s thrown a little shade toward what he sees as overhype or unearned praise in the game. He’s long been vocal about not getting the recognition he deserves, and this moment may have been another reminder of that frustration.
To laugh publicly at a statement so many are praising is, in Emtee’s language, a polite way of saying: “Cut the cap.”
Let’s not forget — A-Reece and Emtee haven’t been the best of friends since leaving Ambitiouz Entertainment. Despite their classic collab “Couldn’t”, the two artists have gone in very different directions, rarely mentioning each other unless prompted by fans or headlines
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