Cassper Nyovest reveals his secret to staying motivated despite the hate

If there is one rapper who constantly finds himself under scrutiny, it is Cassper Nyovest.

Throughout his career, Nyovest has been criticised for almost everything, from his music and fashion choices to his social media posts and physical appearance. 

Whatever he does, it seems there is always someone ready to comment. However, no matter how much criticism he faces, he never stays down for long. When he finds it necessary, he claps back, but most times, he simply keeps moving.

Speaking on “You FM”, Nyovest was asked what keeps him going despite the constant negativity.

“You have to go on,” he said. “I think everyone wants a soft life. We all want peace. The only peace I have is in Christ, because through all the noise and commotion, there’s one thing I know that never changes, and that’s Christ,” he shared.

He also shared that one incident, which summed up the hate he endures, was when someone used his name to gain attention online. Even then, he chose not to retaliate, saying he refuses to hurt others the way people have tried to hurt him.

“I saw a guy spreading the most ridiculous story about me,” he said. “I know how it feels when your name is used in that way. That is why you will never find me insulting or tearing someone down. I know how much that hurts.”

“People hated Jesus; they killed him. So who am I? You have to take it, that’s people. It is also spiritual. We are not fighting flesh and blood. You become a target, and when you start speaking about Christ, it feels like all hell breaks loose,” he said.

Back in 2019, he trended after calling himself “the most loved hip hop artist of all time”. 

The statement did not sit well with many online users who accused him of seeking attention and trying to overshadow other artists. 

The award-winning rapper later stood by his words, saying that he knew his worth and was not afraid to celebrate it.

At another point, he told fans that he was too drained to keep clapping back at trolls. He admitted that arguing online had become pointless because “people have too much time” and that he preferred to focus his energy on things that truly mattered.

Recently, he was mocked for his outfit at the “Scorpion Kings Live with Friends” concert, where social media users made jokes about his weight as well. Instead of letting the body shaming break him, Nyovest used it as motivation. 

He shared a video revealing that he had started training for his upcoming “Fill Up Toyota Stadium” concert, turning hurtful comments into fuel for self-improvement.

“The comments over the weekend were harsh,” he said. “You hurt my feelings a little bit, but sometimes that’s what you need, a little push.”

This is not new territory for the “Kusho Bani” hit maker, as he has been open about his fitness journey in the past, saying that it is never easy but that he keeps pushing through. 

He has also been vocal about the double standards surrounding body shaming, calling it a reflection of people’s own insecurities.