This archive report was first published on 24 August 2020.
On August 23, 2020, a dramatic turn of events unfolded in the Kenyan rap scene, as Octopizzo, a renowned rapper, allegedly threatened the life of Breeder LW, a rising star in the industry.
The incident began when Breeder LW, born Paul Baraka, decided to mock Octopizzo with a diss track, featuring a parrot named 'Ohanga', a title often associated with Octopizzo. Breeder LW proudly proclaimed, 'This is Ohanga the parrot who likes yapping a lot but now he's quiet, he knows he has been thrashed at his own game.'
However, Octopizzo did not take kindly to the diss, and reportedly turned up at Breeder LW's home with three armed men. They allegedly questioned Breeder LW about claims of character assassination, drove him around Nairobi, confiscated his phone, deleted his online posts, and penned an apology in his name. Breeder LW was then dumped at Adams Arcade at exactly 4 pm, leaving him for the streets.
Despite not being harmed, Breeder LW quickly informed his fans that he was living in fear of his life, unsure when next the group would return to his house and possibly leave him breathless.
As the rap scene in Kenya continues to evolve, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the power dynamics at play. The question on everyone's mind is: what's next for Breeder LW and Octopizzo?
