Rapper AKA responds after assaulting fan on stage at Durban July - pictures
Exclusive images of rapper AKA assaulting a fan in full view of party goers at the Durban July have caused outrage.
The images, obtained by online youth magazine Zkhiphani.com, show a fan jokingly standing on stage while AKA performed.
The rapper notices the fan and proceeds to aggressively push him off the stage and according to reports, kicked him as well. AKA is said to have continued performing as if nothing happened.
He later released a statement saying that the security was lax and he had to fend for himself. On Twitter, AKA responded adding that the man was an idiot and not a fan. "The word "FAN" is not the right one to use. Someone who does that is not my fan, they are not a supporter. They're an idiot. I put an insane amount of preparation into my shows ... This is my craft, my livelihood and I take it seriously. Actions have consequences. "Fans" don't jump on stage and ruin the show for everyone who's watching it. It's unfortunate that I ended up having to be my own security."
My only regret is that I put the fans who came to enjoy the show and DIDNT jump on stage at risk ... For that im sorry.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 5, 2015
Don't get it twisted .... I have no issues handling my own business.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) July 5, 2015
Responses to the incident were varied but most concurred that AKA overreacted and were disappointed by his behaviour.
I'm at the Durban July ,just saw AKA beat up a fan I'm so disappointed *goes back to hotel*
— OG Proper. (@HeBe_Proper) July 4, 2015
This is incredibly disgusting about AKA and this alleged fan kicking story. So appalling.This guy has gone out of control and YOU LET HIM,
— Thabiso Makhubela (@thabzy_m) July 6, 2015
I am with Aka here. His life could have been threatened. Like WHAT IF the fan had a knife?
— PhathuMakwarela (@PhathuMakwarela) July 5, 2015
I'm a huge like MEGA AKA fan but after this stunt on a fan I'm thoroughly disgusted.
— Vuyolwethu Mse (@vuyomse) July 4, 2015
AKA just assaulted a fan who jumped on stage to dance with him!!!! Remember SA this is how you made them #VDJ2015
— IG @Lekomotion_ (@lekomotion) July 4, 2015