G Mashego has been arrested and faces the likelihood of a rough time in prison. Those behind his arrest, according to close observers, are determined to make his life miserable, to discredit him, and to silence a voice they say “knows too much.”
There are growing fears that the plan is not just to humiliate him but to ensure he never returns to the industry with credibility — and some even whisper about the risk of an “easy assassination” behind bars.
The dramatic arrest followed a three-day social media tirade in which Mashego, also known as Tebogo G. Mashego, launched personal and damaging attacks on some of South Africa’s biggest music names. He was charged with slander and defamation of character after hurling accusations that set the entertainment industry ablaze.
At the centre of the storm was Biri Marung, a chart-topping amapiano hit that has dominated playlists since late 2024. Mashego claimed he had not been paid his dues for his alleged role in the song, going further to accuse prominent figures of sidelining him financially while basking in the success of his work.
But his words didn’t stop at money.
In his outbursts, Mashego accused DJ Maphorisa of exploitation and publicly insulted Young Stunna, suggesting the star’s rise was linked not to talent but to alleged sexual favours involving a well-known producer. The claims, explosive and unverified, spread quickly across social media platforms, dragging respected names into controversy.
Mashego also detailed his struggles abroad, saying he was stranded in Nigeria without support from those he had worked with. His posts were emotional and laced with anger, portraying himself as an artist abandoned by the very industry he helped fuel.
The backlash was immediate. Fans debated fiercely, some expressing sympathy for a young artist seemingly lost in the machinery of the industry, while others condemned his tone and personal attacks. Industry peers were far less forgiving.
