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Prince Kaybee gets real about intimacy, trauma and healing

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December 3, 2025

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South Africans know Prince Kaybee as the talent behind hits that have filled clubs and defined dance floors. Tracks like Club Controller and Fetch Your Life turned him into a household name, but in recent weeks, the DJ has revealed parts of himself that exist far away from the spotlight.

In a series of candid posts on X, he has spoken vulnerably about grief, trauma, and his evolving relationship with intimacy. What he has shared is strikingly human, and it has sparked important conversations about healing in our own lives.

Grief does not wait for a convenient moment

Anyone who has lost something or someone knows that grief behaves on its own terms. Kaybee put those emotions into words when he rejected the idea of trying to control grief. He described breaking down during a business meeting without warning. It is relatable. The heart does not schedule its pain.

In South Africa, where many have quietly carried heavy emotional loads, hearing a public figure acknowledge the unpredictability of grief feels deeply validating.

A complicated relationship with intimacy

One moment stood out to many: a follower casually asked why he no longer has sex. Kaybee could have brushed it off. Instead, he answered with raw honesty: he thinks sex is “whack.”

He then explained how childhood trauma influenced his adult experiences with intimacy. As his fame grew, he suddenly had access to anything and anyone, yet instead of satisfaction, he found emotional emptiness. The glamour only deepened the cracks that were already there.

He revealed that compassion and love often make him uncomfortable and that he does not connect with the way society defines love. Many South Africans found his honesty startling but necessary. Trauma, especially when experienced young, can reshape the way we view closeness, trust, and our own worth.

The idea that you will be able to control grief is absurd.

PRINCE KAYBEE (@KabeloMusic) November 26, 2025

The courage in speaking first

The reaction online has been filled with empathy, encouragement, and surprise. Users have praised his bravery for saying out loud what many feel privately. Others noted how rare it is for men, especially public figures, to openly discuss vulnerability.

In a culture where masculinity is often tied to being emotionally bulletproof, Kaybee’s openness feels quietly revolutionary.

I think sex is whack,
From being molested as a child to now being an adult with numerous therapy visits I can tell you that I might have been having it for the wrong reasons.

With all the internal issues I had growing up, I became rich and famous, suddenly I had access to sex… https://t.co/EnuLpuOtxD

PRINCE KAYBEE (@KabeloMusic) December 2, 2025

More people are seeking help and speaking up

Organisations like the South African Depression and Anxiety Group often emphasise that connection and conversation save lives. By sharing his journey, Kaybee has helped dismantle the silence around trauma and healing.

No matter your background or social status, processing pain takes time. There is no perfect timeline and no polished version of healing. It is messy. It is real. And it deserves space to be spoken about.

Lastly, a lot of people got hurt and kids were born, there might have been pressures to maintain a healthy sexual relationship with anyone I see but that does nothing but take from me.

I now understand that intimacy is something I will never get to fully grasp, and I think Im…

PRINCE KAYBEE (@KabeloMusic) December 2, 2025

A reminder for anyone navigating healing

Prince Kaybee’s story is not just about a celebrity’s life behind the scenes. It is a reminder that vulnerability is not weakness. Sometimes the strongest move is admitting that not everything is okay.

As more South Africans start to prioritise mental health, his reflections offer a point of connection. Healing is not linear. Intimacy can be complicated. And every person deserves the chance to relearn what love, safety, and closeness can look like.

If you or someone you know may need support, SADAG is available on 0800 567 567. Reaching out can be the first step towards feeling whole again.