Willy Paul and Bahati's Long-Standing Rivalry Escalates

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A long-standing rivalry between musicians Willy Paul and Bahati has escalated after Bahati referred to Willy Paul as his favorite sister during a live interview.

Both artists have consistently denied any competition between them, despite their ongoing rivalry which appears to drive them to produce quality music.

Past Incidents

In 2016, there were reports that Willy Paul was attempting to sabotage Bahati's career. Additionally, Bahati recently made disparaging comments about Willy Paul, which although said in jest, did not go unnoticed.

A videographer, Vincent, cautioned Bahati about his comments, saying

"Ukonaumama"

Reaction and Response

In response to Bahati's comments, Willy Paul released a video that garnered significant attention, reaching half a million views. In comparison, Bahati's new song has accumulated 133,000 views.

Willy Paul's reaction to the situation was sought, and he shared his thoughts on the matter.

View the Videos

Willy Paul's new video can be viewed on YouTube at LlZcj_G8OF4, while Bahati's new song can be seen at DufexyLpDwI.

The recovered account cited reporting by Mpasho.

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