Thatohatsi has bravely spoken out after facing intense body shaming and cyberbullying from South African podcasters, shedding light on the emotional toll such commentary can take on artists. The rising musician, who has been making waves in the Amapiano scene, recently expressed her pain and frustration after becoming the subject of harsh remarks made by podcasters, including Nota and Sfiso.
The situation escalated when Thatohatsi took to her TikTok page to share deeply personal and troubling thoughts. In a post that alarmed many of her supporters, she wrote, “Not s**cidal, but I wouldn’t mind at this point. I don’t think I wanna continue living like this.” She went on to add, “If they knew how long it took for me to love me & live looking like this.” Her words revealed the emotional damage caused by persistent criticism and public scrutiny of her body.
Following the backlash and the overwhelming pressure, Thatohatsi removed all posts from her Instagram account. This move worried fans who had recently seen her becoming more confident, expressive, and open on social media. She had started sharing more photos and videos of herself performing and embracing her identity, marking what many believed was a positive and healing phase in her journey. Sadly, the recent body shaming appears to have pushed her back into a depressive state.
This incident has reignited conversations around the role of podcasters in the Amapiano space, particularly platforms like Piano Pulse, which have been accused by some artists of crossing the line from critique into personal attacks. While podcasts have become influential spaces for music discussion, many creatives feel that constant negative commentary contributes to mental health struggles among artists.
Fans and fellow artists have since shown support for Thatohatsi, calling for accountability and more compassionate dialogue within the industry. Many have emphasized that body shaming and cyberbullying have real consequences and that public figures are still human beings deserving of respect.
Thatohatsi’s experience highlights a broader issue facing many artists in the digital age, where opinions can quickly turn harmful. Her courage in speaking out has encouraged conversations about mental health, kindness, and responsibility in media spaces.
As supporters continue to rally behind her, many are hoping that Thatohatsi finds healing, strength, and peace during this difficult time.
