History has a way of repeating itself on social media. Ten years after the original posts were made, Mzansi is revisiting the explosive fallout of one of its most toxic celebrity unions. The resurfaced tweets capture a moment in 2016 when Euphonik took to X (then Twitter) to publicly disparage Bonang Matheba as she moved on to her high-profile relationship with the late rapper AKA.
The Anatomy of a “Meltdown”
The screenshots highlight several posts that users are now labeling as “classic narcissism” and “emotional instability”:
- The Identity Erasure: In one tweet, Euphonik attempted to minimize Bonang’s career, referring to her as “Slikour’s ex to media queen to now the girl that’s smashing AKA.” He claimed he played a “BIG role” in her success, using his old moniker “umThizozo.”
- The “Hlanyo” Slur: Most notably, he referred to Bonang as “Hlanyo” (a derogatory term for someone mentally unstable), claiming that if he wanted her back, he could have her within a week.
- The GBV Context: For many, these tweets are more than just “drama.” They serve as a grim reminder of the 2012 assault charges Bonang laid against the DJ—charges she eventually withdrew, but which continue to shadow Euphonik’s reputation in 2026.
2026 Netizens React: “Still a Narcissist”
The reaction from the modern digital audience has been swift and unforgiving:
- Mockery of the “Billionaire”: One user jokingly asked, “Did he ever become a property billionaire?”—referencing Euphonik’s frequent pivots into property talk during his later “advice-giving” era.
- Analysis of the “Crash Out”: Commentators noted that the 2016 rants were a textbook example of a partner struggling to handle an ex-partner’s happiness. “This is the kind of breakdown you get when you see your ex being happy,” one user observed.
- Nostalgia for “Wild Twitter”: Others reflected on the “Wild West” era of 2016 celebrity rants, recalling the days of “apologies before 6 PM” and lawyers being tagged in every thread.
