“Toxic Lyrikali was not the target in that situation,” Master Wong said during an extensive video posted online.
“Hapo ilikuwa ni beef ya mtu mwingine. Toxic alikuwa anatembea na Mauru Gwash na hao watu walimvizia Mauru kutokana na malalamiko yao binafsi.”
In Swahili, he explained that the clash was triggered by a personal disagreement involving Mauru, not by any rivalry directed at Toxic as a music figure.
The assault on Toxic Lyrikali — who was seen in video clips being confronted and his car vandalised by a group of assailants.
The video sparked widespread speculation after the footage emerged online and news outlets began linking the chaos to the ongoing drill beef between him and Buruklyn Boyz.
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However, in an Instagram post where he broke down the dynamics of the clash, Master Wong emphasised that Toxic’s presence in Kiamaiko was coincidental and not a planned attack by rival rappers.
Toxic vs Buruklyn Boyz: Feud, But Not Violence (Officially)
The rivalry between Toxic Lyrikali and Buruklyn Boyz had already been dominating Nairobi’s music discourse.
What started as a lyrical showdown between artists — exchanging diss tracks online — quickly escalated into real-world tension.
Also fans and supporters from each side engaging in heated exchanges and occasional street confrontations.
Buruklyn Boyz’ diss track “Stima” even made headlines after surpassing significant streaming numbers, further fueling online attention around the feud.
At the same time, the music rivalry prompted reactions from industry peers urging both camps to contain the beef within artistic expression — warning that real violence risks damaging the Kenyan urban music landscape.
Despite this backdrop, Master Wong’s clarification insists that the actual Kiamaiko incident stemmed from a separate disagreement involving Mauru Gwaash — making Lyrikali an incidental victim rather than the target.
He stressed that it was a personal dispute that spilled into a public space, and not a calculated move by Buruklyn Boyz or their fans.
Buruklyn Boyz Ruled Out
According to Master Wong’s explanation, any assumption that Buruklyn Boyz orchestrated the attack is misplaced.
He reiterated that while lyrical rivalries can escalate emotions, there was no credible evidence tying the music group to orchestrated violence in the Kiamaiko ambush.
This perspective largely shifts the public narrative from industry feud to an interpersonal conflict, something viewers and critics say better reflects the chaotic nature of the footage shared online.
Public Reaction and Online Discourse
The clarification has provoked mixed reactions across social media.
Some fans welcomed the nuanced interpretation, pointing out that lyrical beefs — even intense ones — have historically remained within artistic boundaries in Kenya without leading to outright violence.
Others have expressed frustration over how quickly events are attributed to high-profile rivalries without full context, emphasising the importance of fact-based coverage rather than speculation.
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