Why Khaligraph Jones Wants Bahati to Postpone New Music Release to Next Week

The Kenyan music scene is currently witnessing a sharp exchange between rapper Khaligraph Jones and singer Bahati.

The "Mazishi" hitmaker has told Bahati that his new music would likely go unnoticed due to an ongoing rap battle. This interaction comes at a time when Kenyan fans are heavily invested in the feud between Toxic Lyrikali and the Buruklyn Boyz.

The Instagram Clash

The disagreement began when Bahati took to Instagram to announce his latest single. He shared that the track, titled "MATAMU," was ready for release. In his post, Bahati attempted to clear the air regarding recent controversies.

"New Song inaitwa #MATAMU na haihusu DNA wala Mama so Tulieni," Bahati wrote.

Khaligraph Jones was quick to respond. He suggested that the timing was poor for a new release. He pointed out that the public’s attention is currently fixed on the beef within the hip-hop community.

"Right now, people are following the beef brother. You will listen to this alone with your people at the EMB office, wait until next week," Khaligraph replied.

Clout Chasing Allegations

The tension follows a series of controversial events involving Bahati. Days before the song announcement, the singer was seen with a mysterious woman. This woman claimed to be his biological mother.

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This claim sparked confusion and anger among fans. Bahati had publicly buried his mother several years ago. Many social media users accused the singer of clout chasing.

They suggested he was using the woman to create buzz for his upcoming music.

Bahati’s Instagram caption, which explicitly mentioned that the song is not about "DNA or Mom," appeared to be a direct response to these accusations.

Bahati Strikes Back

Bahati did not take Khaligraph’s dismissal lightly. He questioned why the rapper seemed hesitant about the new release. He compared the current situation to his past legendary rivalry with Willy Paul.

"Ididn't know Khaligraph Jones was such a fearful artist," Bahati retorted. "Has there ever been a beef as messy as Bahati and Willy Pozze?"

He further suggested that other artists are holding back their music because they are afraid of being overshadowed. Despite the warning from Khaligraph, Bahati confirmed the song would drop at 10:00 am the following day.

"So that is why artists are not releasing songs, they are afraid of being 'washed'?" Bahati asked.

The Rap Beef Context

Khaligraph’s comments highlight the grip that the Lyrikali vs. Buruklyn Boyz feud has on the industry. The exchange between these two rap camps has become the primary focus for Kenyan music lovers in the past week.