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South African rapper The Big Hash has left fans concerned after opening up about his struggles in the music industry.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the star revealed he is on the verge of walking away from music altogether.
“I’ll be very honest, I’m THIS close to giving up on music fr. ” he wrote, sparking widespread reactions online.
The rapper, who rose to fame as a teenager, reflected on his journey and the challenges he’s faced over the years.
“People forget I came into this industry young, but I been at this shit for so long. I’ve seen so many people and eras pass me by. I saw a comment this morning under my new song on YouTube that had me think deep. Bro said I’m talented but guys like me won’t get rich. Did he lie?”
Hash admitted to making mistakes early in his career, saying his arrogance might have cost him some of the support he once had.
“I was super arrogant & big-headed when I was younger. Maybe that last part is still true (in a literal sense lol), any good will I had with people who supported me from the beginning, I messed up. I owe y’all an apology. Coz no matter how many dope records I make, niggas sleep.”
Still, he made it clear he takes accountability for his shortcomings.
“I did that to myself. Fair enough. There were other things that were out of my control that got in the way too but I won’t mention those, this is me taking accountability for my own actions, not of those who hurt me. Don’t get me wrong, I wake up every day fighting for my dreams.”
Hash ended his series of tweets with a bittersweet promise to fans.
“But that’s the thing right…are these all just dreams? Maybe it wasn’t meant for me. Maybe it is. Who knows? I’ll leave that part to y’all. I’ll drop the tape because I owe it to every single one of the people who’ve been with me through everything. Then we’ll see what happens. ❤️”
His honesty drew an outpouring of support from fans, who encouraged him not to give up.
One user said: “If you are really passionate about your craft, you won’t. Rome wasn’t built in one day, be patient.”
Another added: “Everyone’s time will come, you might be thinking of giving up just when your career is about to blast off to unprecedented heights. I say, keep on going. I don’t know an artist who commands the mic like you do, this thing is within you.”
Not everyone was optimistic, though, as rapper Usimamane bluntly wrote: “At 25 it’s a wrap gang.”
At 25 it’s a wrap gang. https://t.co/ouutqgw3yj
— Tesla. (@usimamane) September 26, 2025