Though scathing, Big Zulu clarified at the end of the song that there were no hard feelings; his goal was to ignite competition and prove the genre's strength without relying on specific individuals like Cassper Nyovest.
Responded with "Big Nd**u" (Umngcwabo) and later "After Tears," leading to a long-running lyrical battle. Big Zulu - 150 Bars (Ke Hip Hop Dawg) [Official Audio]
The track is widely credited with reviving interest in SA Hip Hop at a time when Amapiano was dominating the local music scene. Notable Responses Though scathing, Big Zulu clarified at the end
The official audio was released on August 20, 2022, and reached 1 million views on YouTube within just four days. Notable Responses The official audio was released on
The track triggered a wave of "clapback" tracks from the artists mentioned: Responded with the "Omega" freestyle. Kwesta: Released a track titled "Quantham (First Load)".
Big Zulu later followed up this tradition with "200 Bars" in September 2024, continuing his pattern of challenging the "Hip Hop Royalty".