Being the son of famous DJ and producer, DJ Tira, has its perks. This is according to the musician’s son, Tank The Rock Star, who said he loves being born into fame.
Tank, whose real name is Junior Khathi, is on Showmax’s weekly reality show Born Into Fame alongside AJ Mafokate, Shamiso Mosaka, Phila Madlingozi, Owami Mafokate, and Rob Mally.
“The best thing about being DJ Tira’s son is that I can get whatever I want, wherever I go. There are perks that are there for me. My dad has worked so hard, and that affords me a certain lifestyle and access to things.
“The worst thing about having a famous dad is that he’s busy all the time, so I don’t get to spend a lot of time with him. There’s always a project he’s working on. Another thing that is not so great is that people just expect you to be like your dad. They don’t give you a chance to be yourself,” Tank said.
He said the pressures of being born into fame can be significant.
“Because I’m a musician and my dad is also a musician, most people expect me to be on point all the time, not realising that I’m just figuring myself and my sound out. I’m still trying to build my career, and it’s work in progress. People expect perfection, but that is not how life is,” he said.
Tank said he’s taught himself not to focus on bad stuff said about his family online.
“I really do not pay attention to any of that stuff because if you dwell on something, it starts to affect you,” he said.
The reality TV star also revealed that he’s on talking terms with only two of his co-stars.
“I’m only in contact with Shamiso and Phila. I’m not close to any of the other castmates, and watching the show has made my decision easier because of the things that were done and said.
“People should keep watching to see how the story plays out. It only gets better as the show progresses. A lot of questions will be answered, and some things will start to make more sense,” Tank said.
-dailysun
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