TAKEAWAYS

• Crysto Panda says social media numbers do not necessarily reflect an artist’s musical ability.
• He challenges Gloria Bugie’s following, suggesting people may follow her for reasons unrelated to music.
• Panda insists he has worked hard to build his brand and deserves respect for his journey in the industry.

Crysto Panda has responded to the ongoing online feud with fellow singer Gloria Bugie, insisting that social media numbers do not necessarily determine an artist’s musical ability or success.

The two artists have been going back and forth online, with Gloria Bugie reportedly questioning Panda’s music and suggesting that despite his long time in the industry, she has amassed bigger numbers. She has also claimed she could teach him how to sing.

Speaking in a recent interview, Panda challenged the idea that social media following is an accurate measure of an artist’s talent. He compared Bugie’s online numbers to those of King Saha, whom he described as an exceptionally talented musician.

“Numbers can be bought by anyone and people need to use their brains,” Panda said, suggesting that some artists use music as a way to attract customers to their other businesses.

He also urged Gloria Bugie to stop disrespecting him, saying he has worked for years to build his brand.

“People can follow you on the internet because of who you are and not because they like your music,” he explained, noting that even some of his own followers may be familiar with him because of his television presence rather than his music.

He further questioned whether Bugie’s following necessarily translates into people knowing or appreciating her music.

“You could find that people follow Gloria Bugie’s pages because they view them as OnlyFans but not because of music,” he said.

He suggested conducting a street survey where random people are asked to sing songs by both artists, arguing that the results would provide a clearer picture of their musical reach.

“I may not be the best artist, but don’t disrespect me like that. I’ve worked so hard for this,” Panda concluded.