Why I’m disappointed Die Antwoord is not really breaking up

Recently, Die Antwoord has clarified that they are still together as a hip-hop/rap group after rumours of a split erupted last weekend. I have to say, I am very disappointed to hear that it was just a myth.

I get the fuss and I understand why they make headlines. They are strange, they are edgy, they push boundaries. I know that is what modern art does; as Banksy said, “art comforts the disturbed and disturbs the comforted”. I wholly support musicians who make their performances outrageous in order to prove points and make changes. Die Antwoord is not making valuable points; they are problematic.

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