Rapper AKA addresses assault allegations, issues apology

Taking to his Twitter account to set the record straight, AKA cleared up rumours surrounding the various alleged assault incidents that he has been involved in.

Following a report that the rapper had been embroiled in another club brawl, the artist decided to voice his side of the story on the various allegations of assault which have dogged him recently.

On pushing and kicking a fan after he jumped on stage at the Durban July

The stage incident? I reacted that way because I had worked very hard on that show. I felt my work was being disrespected, so I reacted.

— AKA (@akaworldwide) August 12, 2015

On a report that he had hit a patron with a champagne bottle over the head at a Sandton club

This bottle incident? ... A false, sensationalist, poorly researched story combined with my team not entertaining bullshit.

— AKA (@akaworldwide) August 12, 2015

On slapping fellow rapper Cassper Nyovest while they were at the same club

The club incident? ... Listen, this saga been running for 2 years now. At some point it was bound to happen. In hindsight, I regret it.

— AKA (@akaworldwide) August 12, 2015

I've never claimed to be "hard" ... It's not anywhere in my music. The scrutiny and pressure makes people lose their cool sometimes.

— AKA (@akaworldwide) August 12, 2015

AKA went on to defend his actions.

For you it's entertaining ... For me this is my life. My actual life. In life, shit happens ... Real shit.

— AKA (@akaworldwide) August 12, 2015

He apologised for disappointing his fans.

I apologize to anyone I might have disappointed but my life plays out in front of everyone and I'm not perfect.

— AKA (@akaworldwide) August 12, 2015

My music is sounding awesome and I just want to focus on that. I want YOU to focus on that. From now on I'll try better.

— AKA (@akaworldwide) August 12, 2015