Dj Maphorisa & Kabza De Small Hit with R1 Million Demand For Stealing ‘Scorpion Kings Live’ Event Idea and Profiting Big
In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the Amapiano music scene, renowned producers Dj Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, collectively known as the Scorpion Kings, find themselves embroiled in a legal battle.
The duo has been slapped with a hefty R1 million demand for allegedly stealing the event idea for their ‘Scorpion Kings Live’ show and profiting substantially from it.
The Scorpion Kings, known for their infectious beats and chart-topping hits, are no strangers to controversy. However, this latest accusation of intellectual property theft has thrust them into hot water once again.
The claim originates from Thabiso Tshabalala, a respected producer and event organizer, who alleges that he presented the Scorpion Kings with a proposal to host the show at the prestigious Sun Bet Arena on January 9, 2020.
According to Tshabalala, the trio had agreed to an equal share of 33% of the show’s proceeds. However, when COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, Dj Maphorisa and Kabza De Small allegedly hosted a show at the same venue on July 22, 2020, effectively executing Tshabalala’s original idea without his involvement.
According to Briefly, it is estimated that the Scorpion Kings pocketed a whopping R3 million from the event.
Feeling wronged and determined to protect his creative rights, Tshabalala took swift action. His legal team issued a stern letter of demand to Dj Maphorisa and Kabza De Small seeking the payment of R1 million.
The letter firmly asserted that the Scorpion Kings’ actions amounted to a breach of the verbal agreement and emphasized the financial losses Tshabalala suffered as a result of their alleged theft.
