DJ Bongz slammed for selling R800 caps

26 April 2016 - 11:08 By Sefiso Hlongwane

Award-winning artist DJ Bongz became the subject of ridicule on Twitter on Monday night after it was revealed that his signature Gwaragwara caps – inspired by his popular dance move - go for a retail price of R800.Just after the price of the cap was revealed‚ the social media site was inundated with a stream of tweets sharing shock and disbelief about the price‚ and as result‚ Bongz’ name topped the trends list.For only R800 u get this stylish cap #GwaragwaraSeasonpic.twitter.com/MDAU5R1yfI— iG: DeejayBongz (@Dj_Bongz) April 25, 2016async R800 for a cap? Is Dj Bongz serious? That cap better come with a hairline and a weave or something!— Lemonade (@ThickLeeyonce) April 25, 2016async Ehhhhhh!! 8klipa for a cap? It better have an aircon pic.twitter.com/91Aq2LpMp7— #TextbookMachismo (@salim_sgo) April 25, 2016async LOL "@Pantsula_: DJ Bongz trying to hit the market with his R800 cap pic.twitter.com/BxzE45tRT9"— LG Gumede (@LGafrikaGUMEDE) April 25, 2016async After u hear that DJ Bongz cap is R800 pic.twitter.com/dKpNgX1GAd— K Mega (@thisIs_kastido) April 25, 2016async Although it’s still not clear whether Bongz was joking or not‚ he didn’t take the backlash lying down. He poked fun at the situation‚ elaborating on the benefits of the cap.If yo Blesser complains about the price of my caps then he's NOT 1. He's a Splender: someone who wants 2 b a blesser but lacks the Funds— iG: DeejayBongz (@Dj_Bongz) April 25, 2016async God chose the price bru. I didn't ngiyophuphile nge weekend iprice. I really had no choice! https://t.co/yogFHoASJ5— iG: DeejayBongz (@Dj_Bongz) April 25, 2016async My Cap will make your lover be faithful coz the fabric used makes your soul at peace n secured. So no need to cheat. It satisfies your life— iG: DeejayBongz (@Dj_Bongz) April 25, 2016async These are not just caps. The are life companion caps. The material used it highly blessed and engineered to perfection #GwagwaraSeason— iG: DeejayBongz (@Dj_Bongz) April 25, 2016async If you love your girl you will not complain about the price, you'll just buy. That's what I call true love— iG: DeejayBongz (@Dj_Bongz) April 25, 2016async But Twitter wasn’t satisfied‚ with users next turning their attention to #ThingsR800CanBuyData Bundles for the next coming 6 months #ThingsR800CanBuy— Tshepo Molibeli (@Ke__Juju) April 25, 2016async #ThingsR800canBuy Vicks for Emtee the next time he goes to awards.— MUZIKAYIFANINOKAYISE (@P_Lanny_Dlamini) April 25, 2016async #ThingsR800CanBuy Your hairline— RIP Prince (@ProTwoolz) April 25, 2016async #ThingsR800Canbuy DJBongz's Bullet Proof cap..— Ayanda Matanki (@OVO_Ayoyo) April 25, 2016async #ThingsR800CanBuy small chips @NandosSA— Pride Vibes (@ZeeRight) April 25, 2016async ..

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