For weeks, fans of Kenyan rap have speculated about a possible falling out between two of the scene’s most recognisable voices, Maandy and Breeder LW. The chatter began quietly but grew louder when the pair, once frequent collaborators and close companions in public, appeared to drift apart online.
Supporters noted that both rappers had unfollowed each other on Instagram, and they had not appeared together on stage or in recent projects. In an industry where every unfollow can spark a headline, the silence fuelled whispers that their friendship had soured.
This weekend, Maandy chose to address those rumours directly. Speaking during an Instagram Live session, she laughed off a fan’s suggestion that Breeder had wronged her. “Breeder amenihurt aje sasa? Naah, that’s my nigga for life, that’s my homie,” she said, smiling. “Mimi hakuna mtu anaweza nihurt kwa hii maisha na pia sikuwangi msee wa kukosana na watu.”
Her comments struck a reassuring note. Far from confirming the speculation, Maandy insisted that she is not the type to fall out with people or hold grudges. The rumours, she suggested, had been blown out of proportion by fans reading too much into social media activity.
It is not the first time the 27-year-old artist has had to set the record straight about her relationship with Breeder LW. In the past, she has repeatedly denied claims of a romance, telling followers that their bond is rooted in music and mutual respect rather than love. Their creative partnership has produced some of Nairobi’s most memorable collaborations, and for many young fans, they represent the spirit of a tight-knit hip hop community.
Speculation about musicians’ personal lives is hardly new. From Hollywood to Nairobi, public figures often find themselves navigating rumours that rise from a single Instagram post or absence from a stage. For Maandy, the answer is simple: not everything online should be taken at face value.
By clarifying the situation, she reminded her audience that friendships in the music industry, though sometimes tested by gossip, can endure. For her, Breeder LW remains a close friend and collaborator, bound by loyalty, respect and shared artistry. Whether or not they appear side by side on stage, she made clear, the bond is still there.
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