Shallipopi Explains Why Amapiano Pays More Than Rap

On a recent Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Shallipopi opened up about trading rap for Amapiano. He said that while rap was his first passion, Amapiano earns him more revenue. For him, it’s simple: “It is Amapiano that bring food to the table.” He added that this shift led him to turn down a Headies nomination for Best Rap Song. “I have been rapping for a while. I am a trap star. They made me do Amapiano,” he said.

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