Media personality Pearl Thusi continues to face criticism over her tribute on Caught in the Crossfire at the memorial of her close friend and media colleague Warrick Stock, better known as DJ Warras. Her anecdote at the service sparked controversy and drew widespread reactions online. This follows the death of DJ Warras, who was shot and killed in Johannesburg’s CBD on December 16.
His passing sent shockwaves through South Africa’s entertainment industry, adding another name to the growing list of violent losses. At his memorial on December 19, Thusi shared a personal anecdote meant to honour their bond: a moment after a show in Cape Town when they shared a hotel room so Warras would not miss an early flight. “He insisted we stay in the same room.
He said we are going to put down pillows [between us] and said, ‘I just need a cuddle.’” She continued, “I was worried about what people would think of me, but that’s not what’s happening. We’re literally brother and sister. And we did sleep and cuddle, and the pillows were there.
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He said, ‘Thank you, my friend; I really appreciate it.’” “I’m so, so sorry you had to hear this pathetic speech at his memorial. What she was trying to prove, only she would know…This time, Pearl, you went too far.” In response to the backlash, Thusi took to X, visibly hurt, stating, “Peopleare really cruel here. Really cruel. And I want to say your words hurt.” In response to the backlash, Thusi took to X, visibly hurt, stating, “People
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