Controversial local rapper AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, has once again found himself in disfavour with the country after he assaulted a fan during his performance.
Eyewitnesses said The Saga singer was performing at the Durban July’s Jack Daniel’s Boomtown event on Saturday where a fan got onto the stage.
Tweeter @vuyomse said: “A fan made his way on stage while AKA was performing Jealousy, but AKA cut the music and kicked the guy and pushed him off the stage.”
His account was backed up by more tweeters who witnessed the conflict, like @ThulisaKanzi, who tweeted: “AKA just moered a fan on stage. I think he was aiming for the guy’s ball sack. #JackBoomTown.”
Pictures of the assault on Zikhipani.com show the fan dressed in a T-shirt, jeans, suit jacket and formal shoes. They then show AKA pushing the man off the stage.
The rapper defended himself on Twitter on Sunday, saying: “ ‘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. I put an insane amount of preparation into my shows…
“This is my craft, my livelihood, and I take it seriously. Actions have consequences.” He added: 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. Run onto the pitch at a sports event and see what happens to you.”
The Star