Cape Town – South African hip-hop DJ and producer Dylan James Eksteen better knowns as DJ Double D has accused rapper Da L.E.S, real name Leslie Jonathan, of physically assaulting him.
The DJ took to his Twitter page to release a testament in this regard.
“It is with deep sadness to state that I was indeed an unfortunate victim of assault from Leslie Mampe JR, commonly known as Da LES and that I have since opened a case with the South African Police Service (SAPS) against the culprit, which I am following with keen interest.”
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“I do not wish to comment on this matter further. I respectfully request some space as I try to find a way to heal both physically and emotionally from this traumatic experience. I have complete faith in our criminal justice system and wish to get the matter resolved,” wrote Double D.
He further stated that he would be cutting ties with the rapper.
I would like to confirm that I will be cutting all ties with @2freshLES
I kindly ask everyone to respect my privacy during this tough time. I will continue to work through my own company Mount Blanc Media & would like to assure all my other clients that we continue as normal. pic.twitter.com/H1gADd4PxI
— DJ D Double D (@DJDdoubleD) November 1, 2021
According to IOL, the two have known each other for over five years.
They have worked together on several projects through Da L.E.S’ Fresh 2 Def Productions.
In 2018, they released a collaborative album called “Fresh 2 Def Presents: Hall of Fame 2.”
The two were inseparable and were frequently photographed together at events.
Da L.E.S has remained silent on the subject.
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
