South African rapper, media personality, and entrepreneur Boity Thulo found herself at the centre of a heated confrontation during her vacation in Barcelona, Spain, sparking a wave of reactions across social media.
The incident, which occurred on Monday, 4 August 2025, was caught on video by TikTok user @cave.man69 and has since gone viral.
In the short clip, Boity is seen and heard arguing with a group of white women while she was live on Instagram. The video shows the rapper hurling insults and calling them out for their behaviour, repeatedly referring to them as “white women” during the exchange.
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What Triggered the Confrontation?
According to a report by Briefly News, the altercation reportedly began when the group of women aggravated Boity during her live session. Initially, the star attempted to ignore them, but the situation escalated when the women told her to “shush” multiple times, even as background music and conversations from other guests continued.
Sources suggest that the women’s actions—including talking behind Boity and trying to silence her during her stream—were perceived as disrespectful and passive-aggressive, ultimately prompting Boity to confront them.
This confrontation occurred shortly after Boity had returned from a vacation in Greece with friends, marking what was supposed to be a continuation of her European summer getaway.
Social Media Reactions
The video has ignited a heated debate online, with many users either supporting Boity’s reaction or questioning her response.
One X (formerly Twitter) user, @fortunek_2, who claimed to have watched the Instagram Live from the beginning, said:
“Those white people aggravated her, to be honest. She tried to avoid it. But they kept talking and told her to shush while music and people are talking too? That’s mad disrespectful.”
Another user, Ms M, offered a more cautious perspective:
“Everyone thinks she did well for standing up for herself, but guys, if there’s a Karen, do not react… That’s what EXACTLY they want. You’ll get even madder when they laugh.”
A third user, @10/10, defended Boity:
“Seems like they provoked her… she had to defend herself. Regardless of being a celebrity, she’s human. Aowa.”
Fans Split: Defend or De-escalate?
The debate around the viral moment highlights the broader discussion about celebrity composure, racial dynamics abroad, and the fine line between standing your ground and walking away. While some fans applauded Boity for refusing to be silenced, others felt she could have handled the situation more calmly to avoid giving her detractors ammunition.
Boity Yet to Comment
As of the time of this report, Boity Thulo has not issued an official statement regarding the incident. However, her name continues to trend across South African and international social media spaces.
