Cassper Reflects On Vulnerability In New Riky Rick Collab. Cassper Nyovest is no stranger to heartfelt verses, but his latest feature on “Emotions” — a track from Riky Rick’s posthumous album Boss Zonke Forever — might be one of his most personal yet.
The rapper took to social media to share a snippet of the song, captioned: “Y’all feeling this verse? This is one of my favourite verses ever cause it’s so real.”
True to his words, Cassper delivers a soul-baring performance that touches on grief, healing, faith, and masculinity. With lines like “Where do you go to heal a broken heart / No salt water to these open scars,” the verse paints a vivid picture of inner turmoil and the often unspoken emotional struggles men face.
He continues to peel back layers, rapping: “Trying to find peace through the company I keep / A stand up but I feel stronger whenever I kneel,” highlighting his relationship with spirituality and the grounding power of prayer — a sentiment echoed in the tribute to his mother: “I believe in God and thankful that my mom’s prayer’s potent.”
Cassper doesn’t shy away from confronting self-doubt either. “God designed me perfectly through his eyelids / But somehow I still feel inadequate — what’s behind it?” he asks, giving fans a glimpse into his inner dialogue and struggles with self-worth.
But perhaps the most powerful moment comes at the close of his verse: “So if you listen to my rhymes as a fan / Then I’m telling you it’s OK to cry as a man.” It’s a simple yet revolutionary message — a direct challenge to toxic masculinity and a call for emotional honesty among his listeners.
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