By Lifestyle Correspondent
Chitungwiza — Controversial and polarizing ZimHip Hop artist Holy Ten finds himself at the center of yet another firestorm after a disastrous performance in Chitungwiza over the weekend.
The rapper was dramatically booed off stage during Bling 4’s album launch at the Aquatic Complex, forcing him to abandon his set mid-performance.
Tensions escalated when fans, visibly unimpressed, turned hostile, pelting him with bottles, cans, and stones, while chanting the names of rival artist Voltz JT and the movement “N.O.P” instead of cheering for him.
In a bold attempt, Holy Ten tried to return and reclaim the stage.
However, the second act proved even worse.
Fans doubled down as hostilities intensified, chanting louder for Voltz JT while hurling insults and throwing cans.
A visibly enraged Holy Ten retaliated by hurling his microphone into the crowd before storming off for good, flanked by security.
Never one to stay silent, Holy Ten took to social media shortly after the incident, unleashing a fiery tirade against Chitungwiza fans.
In a now-viral Shona post, he warned:
“Ndikudzoka nema red bhareta. Muchaziva ku Chitungwiza kwenyu ikoko.”
Loosely translated: “I’ll return with red berets (ZMP officers). You’ll know your place in Chitungwiza.”
The phrase “red berets” is slang for Zimbabwe’s feared Zimbabwe Military Police (ZMP) officers.
Holy Ten’s threat to unleash the army on hostile Chitungwiza fans sent shockwaves across social media, with users questioning whether the warning was mere bluster or a chilling promise.
The rapper didn’t stop there.
He accused Chitungwiza youths of rampant drug use, sneering: “Boys mava kuwanza guka.”
Loosely translated: “You’re overdoing crystal meth.”
The statement further fanned flames in a community already on edge.
In the aftermath, speculation about Holy Ten’s bold threat has split public opinion.
Some point to his alleged ties to Major Sean Mnangagwa, son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, as proof that he could potentially mobilize state forces.
Others dismiss the outburst as empty rage from an artist spiraling under pressure and substance abuse rumors.
Critics argue Holy Ten’s recent erratic behavior — including slurred live streams and incoherent social media rants — hints more at personal struggles than political clout.
This isn’t Holy Ten’s first brush with infamy.
The rapper has long courted drama, from accusing high-profile figures of moral misconduct to public feuds with fellow artists.
His penchant for provocation has cemented his status as Zimbabwe’s hip-hop antihero — a figure as loved for his audacity as he is loathed for his volatility.
The incident has ignited fierce debate.
While some sympathize with Holy Ten, calling the crowd’s actions “disrespectful,” others argue the backlash reflects his dwindling relevance.
“He’s lost touch with the streets,” said one fan who attended Bling 4’s album launch.
“Chitungwiza wasn’t having his vibes,” the fan added.
Known for his brash persona and controversial social media rants, Holy Ten is no stranger to making headlines.
His latest episode, however, raises serious questions about his state of mind, his relationship with fans, and whether his days as a top-tier performer are numbered.
