DJ Speedsta pushes back on claims he ignores new artists

A heated X back-and-forth just dragged DJ Speedsta into the never-ending culture war about whether DJs spin nostalgia or actually put new talent on.

DJ Speedsta claps back on X

• DJ Speedsta faced claims about ignoring rising artists.
• @YandaMhlamvu called him out for favoring old classics.
• Speedsta shot back that critics have never heard him mix.
• He accused users of pushing a lazy narrative.

Debate over DJs and new talent

• South African hip hop circles keep arguing about DJ's responsibility.
• Playlists often decide which tracks catch real heat.
• Selectors get side-eyed for leaning into throwback vibes.
• Conversation keeps resurfacing whenever sets trend online.

Mixed reactions from X users

• @yungdontrust insisted Speedsta mostly spins older music.
• @rollxcxstro argued the backlash feels overblown.
• Supporters claimed people just dislike Speedy.
• Critics doubled down instead of backing off.