American rapper and media personality Joe Budden recently stirred controversy with his critical comments about South African star Tyla, labeling her as “annoying” and questioning her understanding of American culture.
Budden specifically mentioned an incident where Tyla allegedly turned down Usher’s attempt to dance during an event, implying that her behavior was unprofessional. “Hey, I don’t think I like Tyla’s personality,” Budden stated on a recent podcast episode. “She almost gives off entitled or uppity African vibes. I don’t know how to explain it, but it’s very off.”
The response to Budden’s remarks has been mixed, with South Africans and fans of the 22-year-old singer coming to her defense.
Many supporters attributed Tyla’s actions to her African heritage and cultural differences, suggesting that she should be allowed to be true to herself without conforming to American standards.
Actress Pearl Thusi weighed in on the debate, commenting, “Maybe she didn’t want her dad to see that. This is so weird!!!!!!”