"I Was Hacked," Says Ti Gonzi Amid Holy Ten Controversy
Hip-hop artist Ti Gonzi has claimed his social media accounts were compromised last week, stating he is not responsible for recent posts about his rival, Holy Ten. The incident has left the rapper "confused and frustrated" and has reignited debate among fans.
The Hacking Incident
In an interview with H-Metro, Ti Gonzi emphatically denied making posts about fellow rapper Holy Ten, attributing them to a security breach. "It’s not me posting Holy Ten, my Instagram and Facebook accounts were stolen," he stated.
Celebrities are frequent targets for hackers, and this incident follows a pattern of high-profile online takeovers. The hackers' activity on Ti Gonzi's page, however, took a bizarre turn beyond the artist rivalry.
In a strange twist, the hackers who allegedly took control of the page earlier this month transformed Ti Gonzi's Facebook profile into a platform for running fake obituaries.
The bizarre posts announced the fake deaths of several global stars, including footballers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, as well as Hollywood actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
The Holy Ten Controversy
The posts about Holy Ten sparked significant interest among music fans due to the well-documented clash between the two artists over who is the leading light in the Zimbabwean hip-hop scene.
The rivalry intensified when Ti Gonzi publicly called out Holy Ten for claiming to be the "father of Zim hip-hop," arguing that this title disregarded the contributions of foundational artists like MMTun Brown. The hacked posts, whether intentional or not, have poured fuel on this ongoing fire.
Fan Reaction & Speculation
Ti Gonzi's fans are now wondering if the hacking incident is a coincidence or if there's more to the story. The comments on social media reflect a mix of confusion, skepticism, and debate:
"Ti Gonzi ??! Or account got hacked?"
"Why is he focusing on this? His account was hacked, did u notice his recent post?"
"Post about your music, not about someone else's business. We all know that Holy Ten is missed by everyone but for you to post him it doesn’t make sense."
"At least he knows the real GOAT. Holy Ten anogona boys ndiye ane music inonakidza kuZim Hip Hop vamwe kungotererawo zvedu."
(Translation: At least he knows the real GOAT. Holy Ten is good, boys, he has the most enjoyable music in Zim Hip Hop, we just listen to the rest.)
David (Solar Sales)