Ever since it emerged that Cassper Nyovest plans to take legal action against Tsonga musician Benny Mayengani for using the #FillUp phrase, tweeps have been locked in a 'morals vs ownership debate' that have divided the streets into two different camps.
One camp is being led by EFF CIC Julius Malema and the other by Cassper's industry friends and his nation of Tsibipians.
The argument is that while Cassper may have trademarked the term he didn't invent the concept and according to many people on Twitter this doesn't mean other people cannot fill up stadiums.
While the legal battle is yet to go into full swing the Twitter streets have been trying to make each other see and understand the different perspectives on the matter.
Mzansi celebrities came out in defence of Cassper. They rallied behind the rapper saying that ownership is very important and he should be supported for standing up for his "concept".
#FillUp is a pay-off-line composed & created by Cassper for his commercial intention.
— Bo Mbindwane (@mbindwane) September 6, 2018
Fact that some among us were able to uplift the ANCYL concept of “economic freedom” & repurpose it, it doesn’t mean the same is allowed in commercial space.
Support you 100% https://t.co/NVRZnlShyh
— Kabelo Mabalane (@KabeloMabalane) September 6, 2018
But we strengthen each other when we sit in the same room and resolve things. You have the power to get them both in a room. We all weak until we find resolves. I just expected more that’s all. https://t.co/DBUF9pMWmP
— SLIKOURONLIFE (@slikouron) September 6, 2018
However, Twitter is mostly behind Benny with many saying Cassper can't go and trademark something that wasn't started by him in the first place. They reasoned that people like the late Brenda Fassie filled up stadiums way before Cassper and he can't stop others from doing the same thing.
Tweeps also felt the CIC was doing the right thing.
EFF CONDEMNS THE MOVE BY HIP HOP ARTIST CASSPER NYOVEST TO SUE TSONGA ARTISTS BENNY MAYENGANI FOR USING THE WORDS “FILL UP” FOR HIS CONCERT pic.twitter.com/iqQcFumQ2O
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) September 6, 2018
I'm so disappointed that Cassper Nyovest wants to monopolise a concept that has unified South Africans. Shouldn't he be proud that he has empowered local artists to #FillUp stadiums???
— Cathy Bulelwa Mgwayi (@MsCatheee) September 6, 2018
3 years later you are taking the same dreamers to court #FillUp pic.twitter.com/kuQeRcjqEo
— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) September 6, 2018
So vele Cassper Nyovest thinks he can own words from English asena matric!? #FillUp pic.twitter.com/QAnk2AYDob
— Zamani 🥷 (@007__Vans) September 6, 2018
I've been doing "fill up" the missing words from STD1 in the 80s. Jikijiki Cassper Nyovest says #FillUp is his trademark & is suing people left & right. pic.twitter.com/tQQPP2Hl8w
— Bra Hloni (@BraHlonisky) September 6, 2018
#FillUp
— Muchoo (@AnthonyTiro11) September 6, 2018
Did Cassper pay "The Lion King crew" for calling himself Mufasa ? pic.twitter.com/NzCSThSAZM
