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Prince Kaybee Claps Back After Fan Links His Career to Black Coffee
When a Comment Crosses the Line
South African music producer and DJ Prince Kaybee is no stranger to controversy, but this time, he handled it with quiet confidence. On 2 November 2025, the Fetch Your Life hitmaker responded to a fan who suggested his international success would have been greater if he hadn’t clashed with fellow DJ Black Coffee.
The fan’s message was blunt: if Kaybee hadn’t “ruffled Black Coffee’s feathers,” he would already be on global stages like Ibiza. Instead of firing back with anger, Prince Kaybee replied with calm self-assurance: “I don’t need Black Coffee, and you also made some good points. Be well.”
It was a short response, but one that spoke volumes.
A Feud That Refuses to Fade
The exchange revived long-standing speculation about the icy relationship between two of South Africa’s biggest musical exports. Though neither artist has ever fully explained the cause of their fallout, fans have long sensed creative tension. Prince Kaybee has previously said he has “no intention” of working with Black Coffee again, suggesting that their paths are simply too different.
Black Coffee has built his brand on international collaborations and residencies across the globe, while Prince Kaybee has leaned into local storytelling, producing anthems that celebrate South African rhythms and identity. Their success stories may look different, but both have helped shape the country’s global musical footprint.
Fans Pick Sides
Once Kaybee’s response went viral, the comment sections lit up. Many praised him for standing firm and refusing to be defined by another man’s shadow.
“You are incredible in every way,” one user wrote. “Your music speaks for itself; we just need the world to hear it.” Another suggested, “Come play in Nairobi, you’d be loved there.”
Others pointed out that Black Coffee’s influence remains immense, but that South Africa’s music scene has evolved far beyond one global ambassador. “We’ve got a lot of talent now,” one fan wrote. “There’s room for everyone.”
I don’t need Black Coffee, and you also made some good points 🙂.
Be well. https://t.co/A0g86usZ5q
— PRINCE KAYBEE (@KabeloMusic) November 2, 2025
Beyond the Drama
At its core, this isn’t just about two artists with history. It’s about how South African musicians are reframing success. Gone are the days when global validation was the only benchmark. Artists like Prince Kaybee are showing that independence, integrity, and creative freedom can be just as powerful as international fame.
In an industry often driven by comparison, his message feels refreshing: success doesn’t have to come from association. It can come from consistency, authenticity, and self-belief.
The Bigger Picture
This exchange reflects a broader truth about Mzansi’s creative scene. More artists are learning to stand on their own, owning their sound and their story without waiting for outside approval. Whether fans agree with him or not, Prince Kaybee’s reply was a reminder that confidence can be quiet, and that sometimes, dignity speaks louder than a feud ever could.
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Source: Bona Magazine
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