Lord Script and Tony Dayimane Face Social Media Heat Over “Drip On Me” Music Video. South African hip-hop thrives on conversation, but few recent visuals have sparked as much online chaos as Lord Script and Tony Dayimane’s newly released “Drip On Me” music video.
Premiering on Channel O this week, the visual for the standout track from Lord Script’s 2025 project The Undeniable EP quickly became one of the most discussed releases on local timelines, with reactions ranging from praise to relentless roasting.
The collaboration reunites Lord Script’s gritty trap energy with Tony Dayimane’s animated presence, wrapped in a dark, rain-soaked aesthetic that leans heavily into the song’s “drip” theme. Anticipation had already been building after teaser clips surfaced earlier this month, with Lord Script pushing the rollout as a major visual moment for one of the EP’s fan favourites.
Instead of universal applause, the video landed in the middle of a social media storm.
X users wasted no time turning the release into meme material, with criticism aimed largely at Tony Dayimane’s styling, expressions, and overall on-screen performance. One viral reaction summed up the mood online by posting, “HAIBO THIS NEW TONY DAYIMANE VIDEO HAS BEEN GETTING ROASTED LEFT RIGHT CENTRE,” as clips and screenshots from the video spread rapidly across timelines.
Other reactions questioned Tony Dayimane’s image and charisma, with some users revisiting past visuals like “9 Missed Calls” as part of the ongoing jokes. While much of the commentary came packaged as humour, some criticism crossed into harsh personal attacks, reigniting debates about how artists are judged in today’s hyper-visual music culture.
Supporters of the duo argue the backlash misses the point entirely. Fans defending the track insist the chemistry, delivery, and energy matter more than internet-approved aesthetics. Others believe the visuals simply failed to elevate the song in the way audiences expected, especially in an era where presentation can shape public perception as strongly as the music itself.
Despite the backlash, “Drip On Me” has achieved one undeniable victory: attention. The video has reignited conversation around both artists, boosted engagement online, and pushed the track back into trending discussions across local hip-hop circles.
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