The Amapiano scene is buzzing once again, but this time it’s not over a new hit track. It’s drama in the air as Uncle Waffles breaks her silence and claps back at accusations regarding Pcee’s unpaid royalties
The firestorm began when Pcee went live on Instagram, expressing frustration over not receiving any royalties for several songs he claims are major hits. Although he didn’t name anyone directly, speculation quickly spread across social media, with some pointing fingers at Uncle Waffles, who previously collaborated with the rising star.
Tired of the mounting online heat, Uncle Waffles responded with force, defending her name and setting the record straight. In a heated comment, she said:
“He is signed to an entire record label, has an international distributor, has management, has coins and y’all are blaming me? The independent artist? I’m supposed to entirely handle his trajectory?”
She didn’t stop there. The DJ, known for her meteoric rise and global appeal, called out what she perceives as gender bias in the music industry:
“Just misogynistic dumb fcks. Go sht on his teams. I do nothing but invest in my team and artists I’ve worked with, and he was no different. So please leave me out of this sh*t.”
Uncle Waffles’ response has stirred mixed reactions online. While some fans stood firmly by her, applauding her for standing up against unfair blame, others questioned the dynamics behind the scenes of artist collaborations in the Amapiano space.
Pcee, known for his features on some of Amapiano’s hottest tracks like “Yahyuppiyah” and “Wadibusa,” has been vocal lately about the struggles he’s faced navigating the industry, including what he perceives as gatekeeping and exploitation. However, with several layers to music rights—such as publishing, production credits, label responsibilities, and distributor arrangements—the question of who is actually responsible for paying out royalties can get complicated.
What’s clear now is that Uncle Waffles is not keeping quiet. As one of the few global ambassadors of Amapiano, she’s defending her integrity while highlighting the business-side realities that artists often gloss over.
The dust may take a while to settle, but one thing’s for sure—Mzansi’s music industry just got a little more real.
