: In the song, Burna Boy expressed shock over seeing the video of AKA's death at a restaurant in Durban.
: They collaborated on several hit tracks, including the 2014 classic "All Eyes On Me" , as well as "Baddest" and "Paid" . : In the song, Burna Boy expressed shock
: Their friendship soured in 2019 following a Twitter exchange regarding xenophobic attacks in South Africa. In February 2023, released an emotional tribute in
In February 2023, released an emotional tribute in the form of a freestyle song following the tragic assassination of South African rapper AKA . The Tribute Song and Its Content The two artists had a deep history that
: Years later, in January 2026, Burna Boy revealed they had actually squashed their beef via Twitter DMs before AKA's death, though they never had the chance to meet in person again. BREAKING: Burnaboy finally reacts to AKA's death - Facebook
Burna Boy shared snippets of the unreleased track on his Instagram stories, reflecting on their complicated relationship.
The two artists had a deep history that shifted from close collaboration to a public feud: