Die Antwoord: Documentary tells their side of allegations

Die Antwoord is a controversial hip-hop band. Their documentary ZEF addresses previous abuse claims. Here's an update.

They released their first album in 2008, however, the band’s obscene lyrics and ‘zef’ style choices soon attracted attention. Die Antwoord have featured many other musicians, including G-Boy, Slagysta, Isaac Mutant, HemelBesem, and Jack Parow.

In 2022, band members faced allegations of abuse from their adopted son Gabriel ‘Tokkie’ du Preez. However, the band and their agent immediately denied these allegations.Waddy and Visser officially address the controversy in their documentary.ZEF: The Story of Die Antwoord is meant to be watched as anThe documentary includes rare footage from early gigs, exclusive music from Visser’s musically experimental days, and more. DJ Hi-Tek and Jack Black also make cameo appearances.

The documentary urges Gabriel ‘Tokkie’ du Preez to ‘stop taking drugs’, which they claim corrupted their originally amicable relationship. According to the documentary’s footage, they’re still willing to support Tokkie, however only if he proves that he’s sobered up.Die Antwoord aren’t strangers to controversy; in fact, it appears like they’ve made friends with it.The documentary claims that Waddy fashioned himself against ‘zef’ after Yolandi was attracted to a ‘zef-looking’ guy.The band released new material in 2023, including. Singles released just before their 2024 EU/UK Tour. More songs might still be on the way.

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