What started as a flattering coincidence has spiraled into a heated social media feud. South African media personality and DJ Lamiez Holworthy has officially broken her silence regarding a TikTok creator, known as @ruralzulugirl_stylist, who bears a near-identical resemblance to the Metro FM star.
While fans were initially delighted by the “doppelgänger” discovery, the situation turned sour when the lookalike allegedly began attacking Lamiez’s followers.
From Flattery to “Creepy” Reality
The drama ignited when fans began tagging Lamiez in the creator’s videos, noting the striking similarities in their signature short hair, intricate tattoos, and bold fashion sense. Initially, Lamiez took the high road, admitting the resemblance was “a bit creepy” but overall flattering.
However, the tone shifted when the creator reportedly began responding to innocent fan comments with profanity and vulgar slurs, often using Lamiez’s name in a derogatory manner.
The “Receipts”: A Timeline of Style
Taking to social media to set the record straight, Lamiez posted a series of “receipts” to debunk claims that she was the one doing the copying. By comparing posts from as far back as 2018 and 2020, Lamiez highlighted a clear evolution of her own style that the creator appeared to adopt years later.
“My issue isn’t the fact that she mimicked me; my issue is in her blatantly denying it, swearing at innocent people and alluding to the fact that I copied her instead. Where’s the hair and tattoos in 2020?” — Lamiez Holworthy
Fan Support and the “Impersonation” Debate
The “Live Better” star’s response has garnered massive support from her fanbase, who criticized the creator for biting the hand that (stylistically) fed her. While many acknowledge that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” the consensus among followers is that the hostility toward fans was a step too far.
As of now, the TikTok creator has not issued a formal apology, but the “Receipts” have left little doubt in the court of public opinion about who the original trendsetter is.
