Scumie Says Lucasraps Is “Overrated”

Scumie Says Lucasraps Is “Overrated.” In a bold and refreshingly candid moment during a recent interview, rising star Scumie shook the table in South African hip hop by naming one rapper she believes isn’t living up to the hype: Lucasraps.

During a recent interview on the SpaceImpact podcast, the host posed a daring question: “Give me one rapper that is extremely not hitting the spot with the rap but people are scared to call out?” Scumie didn’t flinch.

“Niggas in hip hop, they don’t really take you in as friends anyway. It’s not like they gonna be a problem,” she began. “But I’ll say one nigga, neh… and I guess we all know this. All love to him. It’s just the person he is—I wish he was more kind. Lucasraps. I used to be a Lucas fan…”

Her tone was respectful, yet firm—a mix of disappointment and disillusionment with someone she once looked up to. While she made sure to clarify there’s no ill will, the message was clear: the hype around Lucasraps may not match the output.

It’s a rare moment of transparency in a genre where mutual respect often veils real opinions. Lucasraps, once hailed as one of the torchbearers of the new wave in South African hip hop, now finds himself under a growing microscope as peers and fans alike question whether the buzz still matches the bars.