Kenyan rapper Toxic Lylikali took to his Instagram stories with a brutally honest PSA (Public Service Announcement) aimed at women flooding his DMs with one-word messages.
“Na madem pia mupunguze ma hi, sina pesa,” he wrote, loosely translated: “Ladies, ease up with the ‘hi’ texts. I’m broke.”
The message was short, sharp, and straight from the streets – and of course, the internet had thoughts.
Fans quickly jumped into the comments section with hilarious reactions:
@mjaka.mfine chimed in: “Gaddemit pole basi nilikuwa tu natext kuomba collabo.”
@kenyamo joked: “Amesema madem so maboy tunaeza rusha?”
@mwende.kingori added: “Wacha nidelete text yangu gosh!”
And @nairobi_famous warned in jest: “Kijana akona kiburi, tutakushusha kama nyavu.”
Some took it as a joke, others read between the lines – but one thing is clear: Toxic Lylikali knows how to get people talking.
Despite the online drama, the Kayole native’s star continues to rise. Known for his gritty storytelling and lyrics that paint the harsh realities of Nairobi’s urban life, especially in Kayole, Toxic has carved out a space for himself in Kenya’s hip-hop scene.
His breakout tracks “Backbencher,” “Hood,” and “Chinje” have resonated deeply with fans who relate to his unfiltered perspective on ghetto life.
Often compared to Jamaican dancehall stars like Skeng and Skillibeng, Toxic’s energetic delivery and street-smart vibe have made him a standout act.
He recently teamed up with Domani Munga and 4mr Frankwhite on the hit collab “Denge Dingo,” further cementing his place among Kenya’s top new rap talents. TikTok has also embraced his sound, with fans using his tracks in viral clips and street-style edits.
Broke or not, Toxic Lylikali is clearly rich in talent – and unapologetically real.