Ma-E Highlights Kasi Hip-Hop Disrespect After Fan Dismisses Maggz From Upcoming All-Star Collaboration. A moment of excitement in South African hip-hop turned into a heated cultural discussion this week after a fan expressed their desire to see a track featuring only Stogie T, A-Reece, and Nasty C, omitting Maggz, who is also reportedly on the song.
The comment quickly drew the attention of veteran rapper Ma-E, whose response steered the conversation beyond preferences and into the heart of township hip-hop’s current standing. The fan’s tweet read: “Stogie should remove Maggz from this song. We want Stogie T ft A-Reece & Nasty C.”
What may have seemed like a casual remark sparked deeper concerns about how younger fans treat artists who helped shape the genre. Ma-E, known for his work with Teargas and his role in establishing the Cashtime movement, took to social media to question the underlying mindset behind such a comment.
“Then you act all shocked why ekasi ihiphop bangasay’ theshisi,” Ma-E wrote. “How do you think people eSoweto feel when you tweet things like this about their legend who sacrificed his life about a genre which is not even South African… Yah neh, kukude phambili.”
His response cut straight to the core of a recurring issue — the growing disconnect between hip-hop’s current fanbase and the township culture that birthed and nurtured it in South Africa. Ma-E’s frustration lies not just in the dismissal of Maggz but in what that dismissal represents: a lack of acknowledgement for artists who carried the genre through its formative years, often without recognition or reward.
Ma-E’s choice of words suggested more than just disappointment. It reflects a deep-seated concern for the future of hip-hop in the townships, where the genre once thrived as a voice for the voiceless. His statement asks a broader question: how can township hip-hop survive when its pioneers are treated as disposable?
For Ma-E, Maggz is more than just another name on a tracklist, he’s a symbol of sacrifice and resilience. A figure who contributed to a genre that wasn’t even locally rooted, yet gave it everything. Ignoring his legacy, Ma-E implies, is part of why hip-hop has struggled to maintain its relevance in kasi spaces.
The upcoming collaboration — featuring Stogie T, A-Reece, Nasty C, and Maggz — is a moment many fans have anticipated. The idea of lyrical excellence from multiple generations on a single track is rare and exciting. However, reactions like the fan’s tweet reveal a generational gap in how artists are valued.
Rather than treating this as a mere lineup preference, Ma-E used the moment to highlight the tension between legacy and hype. His words reflect a desire to see fans engage more thoughtfully with the culture and the people who built it.
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