The Ultimate Diss Track Battle: Big Zulu vs. Duncan

Yo, Mzansi! If you haven’t been living under a rock, then you know that the South African rap scene is currently lit! On September 6th, Big Zulu came out swinging with his diss track “200 Bars,” and let me tell you, it was a lyrical onslaught aimed squarely at Duncan and a couple of other rappers. Talk about throwing down the gauntlet!

But Duncan wasn’t about to let Big Zulu have the last word. Nope! He fired back almost immediately with “After Tears,” and can we just say – the man knows how to keep the energy up! This fierce lyrical back-and-forth has had fans and industry insiders alike buzzing with excitement and left everyone wondering: will these two titans keep it going, or will things cool off after this heated exchange?

Duncan’s track didn’t just make waves; it rocketed straight to the top of the Apple Music charts, clinching the number one spot almost instantly. That’s some serious clout! The music video that accompanied “After Tears” had everyone talking. In it, Duncan visually buried Big Zulu and threw a metaphorical after-party. You could hear the gasps as he took some fiery shots, confidently declaring he’d buried the competition. On Twitter (or is it X now?), Duncan took a moment to revel in his success, tweeting: “Number 1. Thank you. After Tears Music video out on YouTube.”

Number 1 🙏 thank you.After Tears Music video out on YouTube https://t.co/p1zKM42wgS pic.twitter.com/92nUI6I8oj

— #DUNCANSKUVA (@DuncanSkuva) September 16, 2024

Of course, the response from fans has been mixed. Some are all in, celebrating Duncan’s victory and claiming that the heat from Big Zulu’s diss put the wind in Duncan’s sails. Others, however, suggest that Duncan’s win is more a result of the drama stirred up by Big Zulu. The irony isn’t lost on anyone. It seems that in the world of diss tracks, any publicity is good publicity – especially when it comes to the competition!

Duncan didn’t hold back in his critique of Big Zulu’s “200 Bars” either. He flat out said it “sucks” and encouraged people to be honest about it. “Here in South Africa,” he remarked, “you guys are not honest. You are scared of Big Zulu. This diss track sucks, guys. We need to be honest for once, please.” Ouch! That’s a burn if I’ve ever heard one.

As of now, we’re all waiting with bated breath to see if Big Zulu will respond or if Duncan will keep the momentum going. One thing’s for sure: this lyrical sparring match has certainly added some spice to the game, and fans are loving every minute of it. So, who do you think will come out on top? Will it be Big Zulu with a comeback, or will Duncan stay in the driver’s seat? Let the debates roll in, folks!