Youngsta CPT Explains How He Associated AKA In His Latest “Benni McCarthy” Track
Youngsta CPT Explains How He Associated AKA In His Latest “Benni McCarthy” Track. YoungstaCPT released “Benni McCarthy” (In Memory of AKA) as a tribute to fellow rapper AKA, who died on February 10, 2023, in Durban.
The song is dedicated to Benni McCarthy, a former South African footballer and former coach of Cape Town City FC and a personal idol of YoungstaCPT. Taking to Twitter, one of Youngsta CPT‘s followers sought clarity on how he associated AKA in a song meant to be a tribute to Benni McCarthy.
“okay @YoungstaCpt balance me here? how do you associate Kiernan with this song? you literally said nothing about him.” Read the tweet. In response, Youngsta CPT went on and recited what he said in the song.
“‘Took AKA to Hanover Park FaceTimed Benni while we lamming with Oeg, surrounded by OGs a memorable moment that I never ever forgot…’ literally the 2nd line of the 1st verse,” tweeted Youngsta CPT.
In a bid to give more weight to the rapper’s explanation of the song, one of the tweeps went on and shared the background of Hannover Park and why it posed a significant in the song.
“Hanover Park is the birth place of Benni McCarthy and it’s an extremely dangerous place and it’s well known for its notorious gangs. Youngsta recalls taking AKA there and FaceTiming Benni who is in England, while chilling & being surrounded by these dangerous man in Hanover Park,” read the tweet.
The song offers grief for AKA’s passing and addresses issues like gun violence and the difficulties musicians experience in the music business. YoungstaCPT utilizes his influence to emphasize the significance of stopping gun violence.
The tribute serves as a moving reflection of the influence music can have on people’s lives as well as it’s potential to increase consciousness and foster major improvement.
