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K. Keed claps back at DJ Speedsta's freestyle challenge: hip hop drama unfolds
Rapper shares her thoughts with DJ Speedsta in her latest Instagram post.
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DJ Speedsta has been no stranger to controversy this year as he has been finding himself in heated debates over his takes on music and the industry.
Recently, his comments about South Africans being 'tired of Amapiano' drew backlash from fans, sparking a public back-and-forth with 'Piano Pulse' co-host Thakgi Ledwaba.
Now, the '5 Hip Hop Nights' host is in the spotlight again, this time after an awkward on-air moment with rapper
During a recent interview on 5FM, DJ Speedsta challenged to deliver a freestyle on the spot. The Cape Town-born rapper declined, telling him they should rather not go that route.
She said: 'Nah, let's not do that, Speedsta …what do we think this is?'
DJ Speedsta pushed the issue, questioning why rappers in 2025 seem reluctant to freestyle.
'It's the young stars, man,' said the co-host.
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In true hip hop fashion, recently took to Instagram in response to the radio DJ, posting a strongly worded caption alongside a snippet of her track 'Harsh Truths', which may be part of her upcoming deluxe.
The post made it clear she was standing firm on her stance. Without dismissing freestyling as an art form, she appeared to stress that her focus is on creating polished, intentional music rather than spur-of-the-moment verses aimed at creating viral moments.
'I make real music for real music lovers, take that however pleases you,' she wrote.
In her caption, she directly referenced the 5FM exchange, writing, 'I hope the clickbait was worth it and happy Women's Month to you too.'
The comment section on her post has been lively, with industry peers such as DJ Slique and several fans rallying behind her stance.
However, others questioned why a rapper would find it difficult to freestyle, pointing out that for many, it remains a core expectation of the craft.
reaction comes ahead of the release of the deluxe version of her latest project, 'Bite the Bullet', which is set to drop next month.
The 'Feel a Lil' hitmaker released 'Bite the Bullet' back in February, and it has since reached success and crossed over 1 million streams across music platforms.
She explained that the album's title is an informal expression that means 'doing something unpleasant or painful because it is necessary, even though you would like to avoid it'.
The rapper further elaborated that the album explores themes of overcoming fears, confronting challenging situations, and ultimately forcing oneself to face difficulties.
