'Those who are angry with me, I'm sorry' — Scotts Maphuma apologises to his fans
Scotts Maphuma has apologised to his supporters after recent backlash during his performances.
The amapiano star found himself at the centre of a heated debate about whether he will be able to maintain longevity in the music industry after videos of his live performances were met with lukewarm reception.
Scotts went live on Instagram on Wednesday with DJ Maphorisa during their studio session and when Maphorisa pointed out there were people angry with him for how he treated his fans, he responded, saying: 'Those who are angry with me, I'm sorry. It's a misunderstanding. It doesn't make sense for Scotts to have an attitude. Peace magents. '
On X, Scotts penned a letter to God and his fans after receiving backlash.
'God, I know I can't handle it, it's too much. But I believe You have never forsaken me. I'm Your son, and I come to You,' he wrote.
'Whether you like me or not. I don't give a damn. I'm here to grow, show up and stay true to myself. Congrats again to the #MMA2025 winners. My time is coming.
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