Usimamane Flips The Script On LaCabra In Brutal Social Media Clapback

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Usimamane Flips The Script On LaCabra In Brutal Social Media Clapback. The South African hip-hop scene, no stranger to fiery rivalries, has ignited once again as Usimamane traded sharp barbs with fellow Durban rapper LaCabra on X (formerly Twitter) today.

The latest exchange stems from an ongoing tension between the two artists, both hailing from Durban’s vibrant music circles but representing different waves and energies in the game. Usimamane, the 22-year-old Umlazi sensation who exploded onto the national stage with his 2024 breakout hit “Cheque” (certified 3× Platinum), has been on a tear, collaborating internationally with the likes of Rick Ross and picking up Metro FM Music Award nominations. LaCabra, a platinum-selling artist and self-proclaimed “Bully” associated with the Qwellers movement, brings a street-edged, boastful flow that has earned him a loyal following.

The spark for today’s viral moment came when LaCabra posted on 27 April: “Kim mapakisha needs to stop I told you on Maatla thata what you need to do if you wanna be a BULLY lol” — a clear shot seemingly aimed at Usimamane (often nicknamed or referenced in playful or mocking terms like “Kim mapakisha” in local slang circles).

Usimamane wasted no time responding on 28 April in a quoted post that quickly racked up thousands of views: “All of this tweeting and podcasting coz my bodyguard threw you out from my section on your own show honestly I’d feel the same way too, you forever my son imina i bully Golo.”

The response was laced with classic hip-hop bravado, accusing LaCabra of bitterness stemming from a physical ejection by Usimamane’s security at an event (allegedly during LaCabra’s own show), dismissing the online jabs as coping, and flipping the “bully” script by declaring himself the superior aggressor, “imina i bully Golo” (roughly translating to “I’m the one who bullies the kid” or “I bully you, son” in Zulu slang).

LaCabra fired back shortly after: “Stop the cap mapakisha inhlaba is not my thing so ngeke ngikuthuku Kim ” — denying the story (“stop the cap”), insisting he’s not into physical confrontation (“inhlaba” referring to stabbing or violence isn’t his lane), and refusing to be intimidated.

The thread exploded with reactions from the SA hip-hop community. Some urged the pair to “get on a call” or settle it in the booth rather than on social media. Others mocked the back-and-forth, with comments like “u LaCabra ukhuluma kakhulu” (LaCabra talks too much) for someone claiming to want smoke, or jokes about whether LaCabra’s team has bodyguards. One observer noted, “It seems there are more to this.. They left Usimamane with his phone again,” poking fun at the unfiltered nature of the posts.

This isn’t an isolated spat. Usimamane has been locked in multiple tensions recently, including shots at artists like K1llbrady, Jay Katana, and even Blxckie in tracks and freestyles. LaCabra previously entered the fray with a diss track reportedly titled “Azishe”, aimed at Usimamane amid the broader chaos involving GMG and other Durban/KZN voices.

In South Africa’s hyper-competitive hip-hop landscape, where artists from Umlazi, Durban, and beyond battle for supremacy in a streaming-driven era, such exchanges often boost streams and visibility. Usimamane’s “Cheque” proved his commercial muscle, while LaCabra’s street credibility and Qwellers’ affiliation keep him relevant in the underground-to-mainstream pipeline.

Whether this escalates into full diss tracks, building on LaCabra’s earlier “Azishe” and Usimamane’s past jabs, or fizzles into more X banter remains to be seen.

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