Emtee apologises to Cassper Nyovest and thanks him for paving the way

Emtee apologises to Cassper Nyovest

South African rapper Emtee has publicly apologised to Cassper Nyovest, putting years of tension behind them in a heartfelt social media post.

Taking to X, Emtee directly addressed the award-winning rapper and expressed regret over his past behaviour, acknowledging that he had previously disrespected him.

“@casspernyovest I’m sorry for all the times I disrespected you. Thank you for all the deep conversations. I have nothing against you,” he wrote.

In a message that surprised many fans, Emtee went on to reveal that he had long admired Cassper’s work, even purchasing his debut album.

“I bought your album Tsholofelo n still have it. I dont pose no threat. Thank you for paving the way for us.”

The apology signals a major shift in tone between the two artists, who were once believed to be at odds during different phases of their careers.

Both rappers rose to prominence in the mid-2010s and played significant roles in shaping the direction of South African hip hop.

Cassper Nyovest’s Tsholofelo, released in 2014, is widely regarded as a groundbreaking project that helped cement his place as one of the country’s biggest rap stars.

Emtee, on the other hand, made his mark with chart-topping hits and award-winning projects, building his own loyal fan base.

While Cassper has yet to publicly respond to the apology, Emtee’s message has been seen as a mature step toward unity within the industry.

@casspernyovest I’m sorry for all the times I disrespected you. Thank you for all the deep conversations. I have nothing against you. I bought your album tsholofelo n still have it. I dont pose no threat. Thank you for paving the way for us.

— Hustle (@emteerecords) February 11, 2026