Mshini Lekwadu breaks silence: 'Big Brother' star addresses Emtee's private messages amid cheating allegations
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Rapper Emtee is making headlines after his wife, Nicole Kendall Chinsamy, shared screenshots of his private conversations with several women.
Among them was former 'Big Brother Mzansi: Umlilo' contestant Sphesihle 'Mshini' Lekwadu, who, in the messages, appeared to be discussing a possible visit from the 'Roll Up' hitmaker.
Following the public backlash, Mshini released a statement addressing the matter.
She explained that she had been a supporter of Emtee during her time in the 'Big Brother Mzansi' house and that he contacted her after the show to thank her for the support.
'I am genuinely a fan of his music,' she said, adding that she had expressed interest in being part of one of his future music videos.
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According to Mshini, their exchanges on social media were brief and, in her view, professional.
She said Emtee later asked when he could visit and where she lived, and she shared her address because she believed the discussion was 'strictly business-related' and connected to her support for his work.
She also disputed the way the messages were presented online, saying the screenshots only showed the part where she sent her address, without the full context.
Mshini emphasised that this was misleading and did not accurately represent the nature of their conversation.
She stressed that her 'intention was purely professional' and that she values her brand, supporters, and reputation.
Rapper Emtee's wife Nicole exposes Mshini the BBM contestant as one of the girls in her husband's dm's. pic.twitter.com/EpClnIsMPi — Sanele Nkosi (@sanelenkosiii) August 11, 2025
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