Dj Tira’s ‘Ice-Cold Hug’ with Skomota: Social Media Erupts in Criticism
South African musician Dj Tira has courted ire on social media after a video of him meeting Internet sensation Skomota for the first time was shared on social media.
Dj Tira has been accused of giving Skomota a cold hug after a video of them embracing each other went viral.
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DJ Tira’s First Encounter with Skomota: The Viral Hug
In the video shared by MDN News, Dj Tira can be seen meeting Skomota in what appears to be a club setting. DJ Tira was already seated in the club with a group of his colleagues when Skomota arrived and approached him.
DJ Tira stood up as Skomota greeted him and proceeded to hug him. Skomota, ecstatic to meet Dj Tira for the first time, embraced him for an extended period.
Watch the video below as Skomota hugs Dj Tira;
DJ Tira finally meets Skomota..🔥 pic.twitter.com/ynw8BFDFep
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) February 4, 2024
DJ Tira Sparks Controversy: Cold Hug Criticism Surfaces
The video of Skomota meeting Dj Tira has triggered a wave of criticism on social media. Netizens slammed Dj Tira, accusing him of giving Skomota a cold hug. Social media argued that Dj Tira acted as if he did not want to hug Skomota. Netizens opined that he should have reciprocated the same affection Skomota showed him.
Here are some of the reactions;
@AbrahamNkuna;
Skomota meeting DJ Tira ,he was given a cold hug like hell🥺🥺🥺
@Shaltah;
It may look cold to us but the boy is more than happy to hug the Legend.
@Tumi_kennaTumi;
But why is Tira not hugging him back🙄The hug is cold maan, surely his arms had food too
@ChrisExcel102;
Not Dj Tira giving u Skomota a cold hug
@Leekutumela;
Skomota’s hug was from his gut🥹🥹🥹 Tira seems a bit off…Tira hug Cold as Ice
Supporters Explain the Cold Hug
However, some social media users came to Dj Tira’s defence, claiming that he was probably eating when Skomota arrived and gave him a hug.
@Nate_Bovz;
No guys man … Makoya Bearings was eating when Skomota came through soo his hands are dirty/Oily …
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@bongabvm;
That hug is a bit too much for a normal man. I don’t blame Tira.
@Marang24;
Not a cold hug, looks like @DjTiraSA was eating something, the way he’s chewing.
@Bongza;
The hug wasn’t cold guys come Tira was eating something so I guess the hands were dirty unless you wanted him to ruin Skomota’s shirt