“I’m One of the Dopest Writers”: Big Star Johnson Speaks His Truth
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“I’m One of the Dopest Writers”: Big Star Johnson Speaks His Truth. South African hip hop artist Big Star Johnson is entering a new chapter of self-reflection, one rooted in honesty, growth, and acceptance.
In a deeply personal set of remarks, the rapper unpacked the complicated relationship he has had with truth, fame, success, and the lingering pressures that come with being a competition winner in the music industry.
“Not to look for the truth, right? I’ve always had this underlying obsession with the truth,” he shared, opening up about the mindset that has followed him throughout his career. “Maybe it’s because I like to make a scene, and it’s something I had to work on. But I also think with age, and after having forgiven myself, I realised that the truth is multifaceted.”
(@bigstar_live)The award-winning artist explained how maturity has changed the way he views both himself and the world around him. According to Big Star Johnson, truth is not always singular or straightforward.
“Depending on how you look at it and how you see it, you might just see one version of the truth. Depending on that side, the rest of the truth sort of falls into the shadows.”
The introspective reflection soon shifted toward his own career milestones, beginning with the achievement that introduced him to South African audiences. “Let’s discuss the truth about myself. I am the season one winner of Vuzu The Hustle. A title that for the longest time I’ve tried to shed because I felt like that’s all people could say about me.”
For years, the rapper appeared determined to move beyond the shadow of the competition that launched his career. But now, he says he has found peace with that chapter of his story.
“But at the same time, I’ve realised it’s something to be proud of. I did do that, and I did do it with such class too.”
The artist also took time to celebrate recent successes, including a major streaming milestone for his record “Pablo.” “Pablo, my record Pablo, just hit a million views on YouTube. That’s something to celebrate. That’s a truth.”
Beyond numbers and accolades, Big Star Johnson expressed confidence in his artistry, especially his songwriting ability. “Another truth is that I am really nice with the pen. I think I’m one of the dopest writers.”
He also reflected proudly on the body of work he has built over the years, pointing to collaborations with some of South Africa’s respected musical talents. “I’ve got a couple of hit songs and a couple of great collaborations. I love what I’ve done with Kwesta, like Marcus, Oscar Mbo. I really respect the type of music in my discography that I’ve put out. I think it’s a really good representation of my art.”
Still, the conversation was not without difficult admissions. Big Star Johnson acknowledged the often-discussed reality that winners of televised competitions sometimes struggle to maintain momentum compared to fellow contestants who did not take the crown.
“Let’s discuss some of the uncomfortable truths. An uncomfortable truth would be that every competition winner doesn’t do as well as some of the other contestants who come out of the game. Sort of like the competition curse. We’ve all heard about it.”
His remarks offered fans a rare and layered glimpse into the mind of an artist balancing pride, vulnerability, and the ongoing challenge of defining himself beyond public perception. Rather than running away from the narratives attached to his name, Big Star Johnson now appears determined to confront them head-on, embracing every version of his truth along the way.
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