Toxic Lyrikali and Buruklyn Boyz’s Mr. Right are at the center of an online spat over Kenya’s growing dancehall craze. The disagreement started after Mr. Right, known for his drill music, released a dancehall track titled “Shillings”, marking a shift from his usual genre.
Toxic Lyrikali, widely regarded as Kenya’s leading dancehall artist, criticized drill rappers venturing into dancehall. He urged musicians to focus on their preferred genres instead of copying trends. Toxic emphasized that dancehall and drill music are fundamentally different, making collaborations challenging.
Despite not mentioning Mr. Right directly, it was clear Toxic’s comments targeted the Buruklyn Boyz member. In response, Mr. Right defended his versatility, stating he can perform any genre—from drill to dancehall—without limits.
The exchange between Toxic Lyrikali and Mr. Right has sparked widespread discussion among fans, with netizens sharing mixed reactions on social media.
With both artists committed to their music, the feud highlights the ongoing influence of dancehall and drill music in Kenya’s music scene. Toxic Lyrikali continues to dominate dancehall, while Buruklyn Boyz explore new sounds, keeping fans eagerly anticipating their next releases.
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