Usimamane responds after Nota tells him, “You can’t even sell 300 tickets”

Usimamane Responds Gracefully After Nota Questions His Ticket Sales Amid Spotify Milestone

South African rapper Usimamane has shown maturity in the face of criticism after industry commentator Nota Baloyi downplayed his streaming success. This comes after Usimamane’s debut album 20th: DAYS BEFORE MAUD hit a major milestone, surpassing 30 million global streams on Spotify—reportedly making history as the first debut studio album by a South African hip-hop artist to achieve this feat.

However, Nota, known for his unfiltered takes, dismissed the accomplishment with a sharp comment: “30 million streams are meaningless if you can’t even sell 300 tickets!”

Rather than engaging in a feud, Usimamane responded with sarcastic gratitude, writing: “Thank you big bro, you always give game. Hip-hop appreciates you, nkos’ ik’busise. Love, keep showing love.”

The exchange has sparked mixed reactions online, with fans debating the value of streaming numbers versus live performance demand. While some agree with Nota’s emphasis on touring success, others applaud Usimamane’s restraint and focus on his growing digital impact.