The fallout from that controversial video of Die Antwoord using homophobic slurs and making up lies of sexual assault against American musician Andy Butler has begun. Whilst Girl focused on the lesser-obvious elements of the faux sexual assault claims in our coverage of the video, it is being widely reported that the homophobic slurs and physical attack … Continue reading Die Antwoord Fallout Begins
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More Die Antwoord Dirt Has Emerged
Earlier this year we broke the story of Aussie rapper Zheani Sparkes accusing South African band Die Antwoord (Ninja, in particular) of some pretty gross things. Last time we followed the story up, the band was relentlessly bullying the young girl from Brisbane, including sharing revenge porn images of her (a crime in Queensland, where … Continue reading More Die Antwoord Dirt Has Emerged
Die Antwoord Update: Ninja Speaks
Die Antwoord's Ninja has finally made a statement about those Zheani accusations. As a standalone video, his story makes perfect sense. Zheani was a fan, she reached out when he and Yo-landi split, he thought she was hot so they began texting, etc. However, we still have questions - like why Yo-landi appeared to have made … Continue reading Die Antwoord Update: Ninja Speaks
Shots Fired: Die Antwoord Unhappy With Suicide Squad
Yolandi Visser, the diminutive yet outspoken blonde half of South African duo Die Antwoord, has fired shots at anti-hero blockbuster Suicide Squad's director, David Ayer, accusing him of stealing the band's aesthetic for his film's Joker (played by Jared Leto). "Yes David Ayer you jockin our style," the post began. "callin ninja up before your … Continue reading Shots Fired: Die Antwoord Unhappy With Suicide Squad
