Rwandan rapper Ngenzi Serge, known in music circles as Neg G The General, has stepped back from releasing a planned diss track targeting fellow hip-hop artist Riderman, following what he described as direct communication and clarification between the two.
The development comes after Riderman released his latest song “Kubera iki” on April 23, 2026, a socially conscious track calling on young people to work hard, avoid destructive influences, and take advantage of available opportunities.
In one of the verses, Riderman narrates the story of a once-promising student who later falls into bad company, becomes addicted to drugs, and eventually ends up in prison, a message widely interpreted as a warning against poor life choices.
Shortly after the song’s release, Neg G The General hinted on Instagram on April 25 that he was preparing a response track, suggesting he felt indirectly referenced in the lyrics.
However, speaking in a YouTube interview on April 29, 2026, Neg G confirmed that the planned diss track would no longer be released after Riderman personally reached out to clarify that the song was not directed at him.
“Riderman called me and explained things clearly. Even if I was planning a response, I now understand it was not about me,” he said, adding that he had chosen to de-escalate the situation despite pressure from fans encouraging a musical retaliation.
The two artists share a long and complicated history dating back nearly two decades, having both been part of the influential hip-hop group UTP Soldiers, which helped shape Rwanda’s early rap scene.
Over the years, Neg G has publicly accused Riderman of distancing himself from former collaborators after rising to fame, although Riderman has largely avoided engaging in the long-running exchanges.
The pair last worked together musically around 14 years ago on the collaboration “Arankurura.”
