Blxckie Responds To Criticism Over Viral Interview Incident. Blxckie has addressed the viral moment that unfolded during a recent Gold Plaque presentation after footage surfaced showing the content creator being escorted away while attempting to interview the rapper.
The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking debate among fans and commentators. One reaction video from Cartel Radio criticised the incident, with the host describing it as “the weakest move by a superstar rapper in South Africa” while questioning how the situation was handled at what appeared to be an industry celebration.
Blxckie, born Sihle Sithole, responded directly on X, offering his version of events. The rapper dismissed the criticism and claimed the content creator was intoxicated during the encounter.
“😂😂😂 this nigga pulled up to me drunk, he is hiding a black label in his left hand in this exact vid. smelling like a tavern. was never gonna take him seriously. but aweh😂🤙🏾,” he wrote.
According to the Durban hitmaker, the attempted interview was never going to happen because the individual approached him while allegedly carrying a bottle of Black Label beer and smelling strongly of alcohol. His response suggested that professionalism was the deciding factor rather than any unwillingness to engage with media.
The incident occurred during a celebration of Blxckie’s latest career milestone. Since breaking through in 2020 as part of the Clout Internet Boyz collective, he has established himself as one of South Africa’s leading hip hop artists. His debut album B4Now earned Gold certification, while collaborations such as “Ye×4” with Nasty C helped cement his place in the mainstream. His signing with Def Jam and more recent releases, including AURA ERA, have further strengthened his reputation in the local music scene.
As the debate continues online, opinions remain divided. Some social media users felt the situation could have been handled differently, while others defended Blxckie, arguing that artists have every right to set boundaries and expect respectful conduct during professional engagements.
For Blxckie, however, the controversy appears to be little more than another social media talking point. His focus remains on the music, and judging by his response, he has no intention of letting a viral encounter overshadow another milestone in his career.
