Mauru Gwash Slams Kenyan Artists Wearing Merchandise, Sparks Buruklyn Boyz Feud

Kenyan rapper Mauru Gwash has sparked renewed discussion online after making remarks about artists who repeatedly wear merchandise instead of what he described as dressing decently.

The comments, which were reported by Drill Interlude, quickly circulated across social media, with many fans linking them to rap duo Buruklyn Boyz, with whom Mauru Gwash has had a public rivalry in recent months.

“Na hawa wasanii wa kuvaa merchandise kila mahali mtafte pesa ya kubuy nguo, hamtakua mnarock merch kila time.”

Social Media Speculation and Fan Backlash

Although Mauru Gwash did not mention any artist by name in the reported remarks, social media users speculated that the comments were directed at Buruklyn Boyz.

Fans shared clips of the interview and debated the statement, with many referencing the pair's previous exchanges and ongoing tensions within Kenya's drill music scene.

_.palmer_58 11h @mauru_gwash we tengeneza mummy jeans na palazzos ndo zina fit umama yako,we n goshodo nn,unahate juu hauna ama,bado ukikinda haifiki buruu,mbato shida zako 🚮🚮🚮

The Origins of the Ongoing Drill Feud

The latest discussion adds to a rivalry that has unfolded publicly through interviews, social media posts and music releases. Mauru Gwash and Buruklyn Boyz have exchanged remarks on multiple occasions, drawing attention from fans of Kenyan drill music and hip-hop.

The feud began after Mauru Gwash criticized Buruklyn Boyz's music and public image during interviews, questioning aspects of their artistry and approach to the genre.

The comments prompted responses from Buruklyn Boyz, who defended their music and maintained their position within Kenya's drill movement. Since then, the back-and-forth has continued through interviews, online posts, and references made in music, keeping the rivalry in the public eye.

Profiles of the Clashing Hip-Hop Artists

Buruklyn Boyz, made up of Mr Right and Ajay, rose to prominence through their drill music, gaining recognition for songs that helped popularize the genre among younger audiences in Kenya. Their music, street-inspired image, and consistent branding, including the frequent use of their merchandise, have become defining elements of the duo's public identity.

Mauru Gwash is a Kenyan rapper known for his Sheng lyrics and performances that blend hip-hop with local urban culture. He has built a following through his music and online presence and has remained active in conversations surrounding the country's rap scene.

Neither Mauru Gwash nor Buruklyn Boyz had issued a direct response specifically addressing the latest speculation at the time the comments were still circulating online. However, the renewed attention has once again placed their long-running feud at the center of conversations among followers of Kenya's drill music scene.