‘AI generated’: Scotts Maphuma’s apology divides fans

Real or robotic? Scotts Maphuma’s apology ignites controversy as fans weigh in on possible AI involvement.

South African Amapiano vocalist Scotts Maphuma’s apology divided fans on Instagram.

Scotts had made headlines in the past few months, releasing hit after hit. His hit song Uyaphapha Marn remains one of the most viral hits he dropped recently.

With so much popularity, Scotts found his name among the best artists in the country, but failed to handle the pressure.

WHAT SCOTTS SAID

In March, Scotts spoke about his fast-rising celebrity status and his challenges.

“I’m tired of being judged for not always being in the mood to take pictures or interact with fans,” he said.

He continued on the L-Tido Podcast, showing the same character that did not sit well with fans.

“If I don’t want to take a picture, then I don’t want to,” he continued.

After weeks of fan backlash, Scotts finally apologised to his fans in a heartfelt statement.
Scotts Maphuma. Image via Instagram @scotts_maphuma

SCOTTS MAPHUMA’s APOLOGY

Sharing on Instagram, Scotts poured out his heart apologising to his fans for his words.

“To my fans and supporters,” he started, “I want to sincerely apologise for my recent actions and words, which have disrespected and disappointed many of you. I lost perspective and take full responsibility,” he continued.

“This has been a wake-up call. I now understand the importance of staying grounded and connected to those who make the journey possible,” he continued.

He continued his apology statement, but fans did not accept it easily. Some even claimed that he ran the apology from AI and not written from his heart.

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FANS REACT

After Scotts Maphuma shared his apology, he left fans divided, with some forgiving him while some thought it was not enough.

@Learnmore Tinotenda Ngirandi “97.9% AI generated 😂”

@iLoveSoweto_wazmo “We want an apology video, it looks like the management is forcing him to apologise, let him come out as a man and speak for himself too,🤞”

@Shabza Djz Shabza “We want an apology that will touch our hearts, we want him to go LIVE and cry asking for forgiveness, u know, we want him to never repeat what he did to us. We raised you, now you turn on us and spit venom on us, Broe. We want an apology that we will forever remember in our hearts, so go live and cry and at the same time apologise, or we will unfollow you. Trust me, we are down to it”

@Bonolo Mafane “Guys, forgive him, this is the last chance😭😭😭”

@Ntombikayise Sandy “We wanna hear you say it though, look you in the eye Chico, cause they never lie”