Just when it seemed the DJ Speedsta vs. K.Keed freestyle saga couldn’t get any bigger, Sizwe Alakine has stepped in with a powerful message — urging the Hip Hop community to ease up on the rising star.
Responding to the heated debate, Sizwe wrote:
**“Cut the kid some slack guys!
We shouldn’t be pressing anyone to do something they not comfortable doing just because it’s ‘culture’.
As a person who values and respects freestyle culture… I’ve also said ‘no’ to freestyling many times. For many reasons. One of them was being ‘mentally unprepared’. But that shouldn’t take away from me being a great musician.
That’s like saying ‘hip hop DJs are wack if they can’t mix vinyl or scratch’.
I mean. Honestly. Good freestyles get you respect. But I know great freestylers with wack songs. Are they considered better than a good musician who doesn’t freestyle?
Come on guys. We all know great artists that choked on air. I bet they wish they said ‘no’ too. Either way, celebrate what she CAN do. Not what she can’t!
K.Keed is a GREAT artist on the rise and ya’ll making a big deal out of 1 small aspect of the culture that doesn’t take away from her ability to write great raps!
With that said. Shout out to Speedsta too for keeping that element alive on mainstream radio. We still love it. But let’s be open minded to the YN’s preferences on the matter.”**
This comes after Lady Du called out K.Keed for her attitude in the viral interview moment, stressing that artists should always be prepared to showcase their craft on public platforms. Lady Du’s post sparked waves online, with many agreeing that talent alone isn’t enough — attitude and professionalism are just as important.
But Sizwe’s response flips the conversation. He acknowledges the importance of freestyle culture but argues that declining doesn’t make an artist less credible. His stance adds a much-needed balance to the debate, reminding fans that Hip Hop is evolving and there’s room for different approaches.
The back-and-forth started when DJ Speedsta asked K.Keed to freestyle live on air. She declined, replying, “Let’s not do that.” Speedsta then questioned why rappers in 2025 are avoiding freestyles, igniting the now viral discourse.
K.Keed later clapped back on socials with: “I hope the click bait was worth it. DJ Speedsta Happy Women’s Month to you too,” while teasing her upcoming single Harsh Truths. Speedsta, never one to stay quiet, responded with: “You’re definitely dizzy! Click bait?” alongside a laughing emoji.
Now, with Lady Du pressing for humility and Sizwe Alakine defending K.Keed’s right to say no, the debate has taken on a bigger meaning: Does refusing to freestyle undermine a rapper’s credibility, or should artistry be judged on the music they release?
One thing is certain — this conversation has Hip Hop fans buzzing, and K.Keed’s name is hotter than ever heading into her next release.
