She is not bothered by the comments, as she knows her worth. However, rapper and businesswoman Gigi Lamayne, real name Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney says calling someone by derogatory names has been the result of many people having mental breakdowns. "Thank goodness It didn't do that to me, but many have been hurt to that point."

DOWNGRADE

This comes after her partner Reason aka Sizwe Alakine real name Sizwe Moeketsi confronted podcaster Thakgile Ledwaba, Sfiso Ndlovu, and Munaka Muthabi from Piano Pulse after calling Gigi a downgrade from his previous relationship with Luthando "Lootlove" Shosha. Thepodcatsres said Luthando was more of a suitable candidate for a reason. Reason defended Gigi that he is not in a relationship with someone because of what they have. "I am with them because I love them. You sit here with the opinion that I love them. What gives anyone the right to call someone a downgrade?' He them what gave them the right to sit on a public platform and make such a judgment.

GIGI'S TAKE

Gigi has since broken her silence on the matter saying, she is not hurt but disappointed. "I'm disappointed for such a big platform with so much influence to have that type of opinion," she told ZiMoja. "I am not bothered, but someone else would have been badly affected. I just hope people continue to do their jobs, with just a bit more kindness. Let's be kind." Despite the criticism, Gigi says she is preparing for the launch of her Doves & Scones album on 27 March. "That is where I am putting my focus, on my music and my contribution and not competition."