SOUTH AFRICA – Hip-hop star Cassper Nyovest has embarked on a weight loss journey after he came under scrutiny from fans following a performance at the recent Scorpion Kings with Friends Live concert.
While some fans praised Nyovest for his exemplary stage presence, others were critical of his weight gain and choice of outfit on a historic night.
“I was doing cardio all week. This time it’s a bit more fun because I’m playing tennis. Next week I’ll start weight training. The comments at the weekend were harsh. It hurt my feelings a bit but sometimes that’s what you need, a little push,” he said.
“It is a projection, about how you feel about yourself. Body shaming and all of that. You don’t know what I’m going through. I’m going to turn the lemons into lemonade.”
This is not the first time Cassper has undergone a weight loss journey before his Fill Up concerts.
In 2022 Cassper went on a similar journey before his Fill Up Mmabatho concert in Mafikeng.
“I can’t explain how proud I am of myself. This was by far the hardest weight loss journey for me because I have done this three times and I now knew what it would take for me to get back in shape.
“To be honest, mentally I didn’t feel like I was as strong as I once was and I was demoralised.
“It’s supposed to get easier by the day but it got harder and harder. I just kept waking up and going. Lost touch with a lot of relationships and people because I zoned into this goal and I had no time for anyone but myself.
“Looking at these pictures now I’m in awe of myself. I owe it to myself never to let myself go like that again. Big shout out to my training and nutrition team.
“Shout out to Fight Club for always having their doors open for me at any time I wanted to train. We four weeks out Boys! Let’s put on a show! I’m back!”
