DJ Tira Slammed for Comments About Mampintsha’s Father: “What He Did Was Inhuman”

• DJ Tira is under fire for remarks he made about the late Mampintsha's dad in a vlog shared on his exclusive platform
• Mampintsha's family found the remarks offensive and accused DJ Tira of being disrespectful and insensitive
• This isn't the first time DJ Tira has angered the late Mampintsha's family, with the recent incident involving an artist he signed to his label

DJ Tira landed himself in hot water following his remarks about the late Kwaito musician Mampintsha's father. The producer and club DJ’s comments reportedly left the late Mampintsha’s family and his widow, Babes Wodumo, fuming.

DJ Tira and the late Mampintsha had a complicated relationship, and it seems it didn't end with Mampintsha's passing in 2022. The Afrotainment boss made remarks that the late former Big Nuz member's family considered insensitive and disrespectful.

DJ Tira blasted over comments about Mampintsha's father

In a video uploaded to his exclusive content platform, DJ Tira’s World, the Salamalikom hitmaker ruffled feathers after he disclosed that they saw Mampintsha’s father selling one of the late Kwaito vocalist’s albums on the street. According to DJ Tira, this moment compelled him and others to step in and assist. He said:

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“We saw Mampintsha's father selling CDs of one of Mampintsha's albums on the street and we thought, ‘Oh, we were touched to go into our pockets and help’.”

The statement didn't sit well with Mampintsha's family. A source close to Mampintsha’s family told TshisaLive that they considered DJ Tira’s remarks disrespectful and insensitive.

“A lot of us had to attack him (DJ Tira) because what he did was inhuman. Mampintsha made him millions. Is this the thanks his family gets? This guy needs to refrain from using Mampintsha's name, period,” said the source.

While Babes Wodumo hasn’t commented on DJ Tira’s remarks, sources who spoke to TshisaLive said she is hurt by the continued use of Mampintsha’s name for personal gain.

The publication reports that DJ Tira was unavailable for comment as he is currently not in South Africa.

See the video that sparked backlash against DJ Tira below:

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Babes Wodumo calls out DJ Tira for planning Mampintsha tribute

This isn’t the first time that DJ Tira has rubbed Mamphintsha’s family the wrong way.

In June 2025, Babes Wodumo called out DJ Tira over an event to honour Mampintsha.

The Gqom artist accused the event organisers of exploiting Mampintsha's name without consulting her or taking their son, Sponge, into consideration. Taking to Instagram, Babes Wodumo directly called out DJ Tira to step in as Mampintsha’s old friend.

A look at Mampintsha's career and legacy

Mampintsha was a pioneering figure in South Africa's kwaito and gqom music scenes. He rose to fame as a founding member of the award-winning group Big Nuz, which delivered timeless classics like Umlilo and Ntombenhle, cementing their place in Durban's vibrant music culture. Their success played a pivotal role in reviving and evolving kwaito for a younger audience.

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Mampintsha left Big Nuz and launched his solo career, founding West Ink Records, where he became a key figure in the gqom movement, a raw and energetic genre that emerged from Durban's townships. Under his leadership, artists like Babes Wodumo gained national and international recognition. His hit singles like Amaketanga and Bhut'Madlisa showcased his versatility and influence in shaping the sound of modern SA music.

Despite controversies in his personal life, Mampintsha's musical legacy is undeniable. He helped popularise Durban’s signature sound, opened doors for young artists, and left a lasting impact on the trajectory of South African urban music.

DJ Tira signs alleged Mamphintsha copycat to his record label

In another instance, DJ Tira signed a musician who stole the late Mampintsha's singing style, cadence, and look, as reported by Briefly News.

The new Kwaito vocalist sparked controversy with his debut single, Cinderella. He featured Danger, who was Mampintsha’s frequent collaborator and former Big Nuz group member.

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A source disclosed that DJ Tira signed the Kwaito musician to revive Big Nuz. The source shared that the development angered Babes Wodumo.

Source: Briefly News