Award-winning rapper Refilow Phoolo, who performs under the name Cassper Nyovest, has fired off a firm message to social media users after an image of his noticeably lean physique sparked fresh talk about Ozempic.
Key takeaways
- Cassper Nyovest posted new snaps showcasing a slimmer look and addressed claims tied to Ozempic.
- His upcoming single Phunyuka Bamphethe became part of the conversation after promotional photos went viral.
- One social media commenter responded with “Ozempic did wonders,” prompting Cassper to clap back.
- Cassper said he rejects the allegations and insisted his results come from effort, not medication.
- When asked about weight management, he pointed to diet discipline and lifting heavy weights.
- He has also been refocusing on music, with 2025 framed as a year for musical momentum.
Cassper Nyovest shuts down Ozempic talk
After Cassper shared promotional photos for his forthcoming track Phunyuka Bamphethe, the post quickly drew reactions online. The images showed him in leather pants and a sleeveless top, with a convertible used as the backdrop, while his physique appeared to reflect consistent, intentional training.
That was enough for at least one X user to drop a blunt two-word claim: “Ozempic did wonders.”
Not interested in letting unverified remarks take over the conversation, Cassper moved quickly to correct the narrative.
“Ozempic? Me? Hahaha, you think Ozempic gives you muscles? Are you dumb?” he wrote, dismissing the suggestion outright.
“Food and other tricks”: his approach to staying lean
Cassper also replied to another fan who asked how he keeps his weight under control. Instead of offering anything flashy, he leaned into the basics—discipline with food choices and strength training.
“Food and other tricks. Lol, but yeah, food is definitely the biggest factor. Lift heavy weights and eat less food. Starch and sugar are the biggest enemies. Keep your diet meat and vegetables,” he said.
Turning the focus back to music
Alongside his fitness talk, Cassper has been investing more time in his music career. Speaking to TrueLove at the Cape Town Met last year, he suggested that 2025 would bring renewed musical purpose after a quieter stretch.
At the time, he described his single Kusho Bani as a conscious effort to bring back something he felt was missing from SA hip hop—songs that people can genuinely relax into and enjoy.
“I feel like SA hip hop, particularly, is missing an element where people can just enjoy the music,” he said.
With Phunyuka Bamphethe now on the way, Cassper’s latest release is being positioned as a continuation of that same goal.
