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Things got heated on Twitter on Wednesday when TV personality Pearl Thusi clashed with online star Lasizwe in a twar that had everyone shook.
It all started when Lasizwe tweeted that he had a new found fondness for local track iWalk Ye Phara after Beyoncé used it in a short clip on social media.
“All of a sudden Naye Le Walk sounds so Good after Beyoncé posted it!” Lasizwe wrote.
Apparently, Pearl was not happy with his tweet, writing in response: “When did it not sound good?”
The actress added: “The idea that American validation is the only thing that makes us greater is what holds us back the most yazi. But anyway.”
Beyoncé reminded me just like America’s Quantico reminded me about you. https://t.co/tXj9xji1Um
— Lasizwe (@lasizwe) December 19, 2018
“Okay Sizwe. Let’s play,” Pearl responded, before questioning whether or not “American validation is all that matters” to the social media star.
https://twitter.com/PearlThusi/status/1075369656465154048
There were a few tweets back-and-forth with Lasizwe trying to explain himself while also throwing a couple of jabs at Pearl.
Not one to back down easily from a confrontation, Pearl retaliated with a few spicy remarks of her own.
To begin with, I said the song sounds “so good” after beyonce’s VIDEO as a joke. Which, to anyone else would say i enjoy the song more now than before because of the VIDEO. A great VIDEO. And dont turn this on me- weren’t you auditioning in America just now? Asina ma tv show la? https://t.co/HkGA1PcJVY
— Lasizwe (@lasizwe) December 19, 2018
https://twitter.com/PearlThusi/status/1075375788806037508
And when Lasizwe tried to find some common ground, pointing out that just like Pearl, he will be starring in his own show on MTV, things got a little awkward.
Well, a little more awkward then it already was.
“Our paychecks don’t look the same babe. Stop this. Shows on any channel don’t have the same budget,” Pearl wrote.
Cool Pearl. We’re both on MTV though. 🤷♂️ #MTVLasizwe https://t.co/0var1BIrmH
— Lasizwe (@lasizwe) December 19, 2018
This was followed by a few more clapbacks from either side, but Lasizwe eventually wrapped things up on his end with a tweet in which he said he was proud of himself for standing up to a bully.
Adding that he did it “for all the people who constantly get bullied on social media and are expected not to defend themselves”.
I am really proud of myself! I stood up to a bully and defended myself when I was attacked!
This is for all the people who constantly get bullied on social media and are expected not to defend themselves! If I can so can you defend yourself! Don’t live in FEAR – Life is short
— Lasizwe (@lasizwe) December 19, 2018
