Black Coffee Comes Under Scrutiny After Photo with DJ Sumbody and 28s Gang Boss Ralph Stanfield Resurfaces
Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer Black Coffee is once again making headlines—this time not for his music, but for a controversial photo circulating online that has sparked questions about his associations.
Viral Image Raises Eyebrows
The image, which recently resurfaced on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), shows Black Coffee seated at a restaurant table with the late DJ Sumbody, alleged underworld figure Ralph Stanfield, and another man believed to be Justin Davaris.

While there are other individuals in the background, it’s the central group of four that has captured public interest.
Stanfield is rumoured to be the leader of the feared 28s gang in Cape Town, a reputation that has fuelled widespread speculation about the nature of the meeting.
Also Read: Revealed: Here is Why DJ Sumbody was Assassinated
DJ Sumbody’s Murder Back in the Spotlight
The timing of the picture reappearance is also noteworthy. It comes amid renewed reports and investigations into the 2022 assassination of DJ Sumbody. As a result, the resurfaced image has prompted a new wave of online theorizing about possible connections between high-profile entertainers and figures linked to organized crime.
Further fanning the flames is a previously circulated video by controversial gossip blogger Musa Khawula, in which he alleges ties between DJ Sumbody and Stanfield.
Black Coffee Faces Questions from the Public
The post has sparked intense online debate, with users questioning Black Coffee’s presence at the table. One tweet, seemingly sarcastic but laced with concern, read:
“What is a DJ Black Coffee doing discussing with a gang boss?”
Although no concrete allegations have been made against Black Coffee, the image has reignited concerns about blurred lines between the entertainment industry and the criminal underworld.
@joy_zelda;
Black Coffee owns Zone 6 in Soweto most popular club which hosts Amapiano and Hip Hop events
This guy is a Billionaire but no one knows how he got it,Who streams his music,He booms him
This guy is a money launder
@BafanaSurprise;
What’s going with our Celebrities and Politicians 😭?
As ordinary South Africans we are up against drug lords, we are busy being encouraged to work hard, while others apply short cuts. And getting filthy rich!
Imagine Black Coffee hanging out with the late Dj Sumbody and Ralph Stanfield.
@Onepablo20;
It is possible to be a successful DJ and still be involved in the underworld. We’ve seen pictures of him with the wrong crowd at dinner. If he is such a great DJ, what business does he have having dinner with underworld bosses?
I hope for his sake he doesn’t get dragged into the recent scandals we’ve seen coming out.
@BusangMcellon;
The lifestyle ya certain celebrities🤔
@Blackman;
Dj sumbody was helping them launder money and sell drugs in his clubs
@Lisathe_first;
In Picture is Black Coffee, the dead Criminal DJ Sumbody, the CapeTown Drug Lord Rulph . eNhle must tell us more…
@daddyo_2;
The man sitting next to DJ Sumbody is Ralph Stanfield 👀 and black coffee further… underworld Typa shit right there
#DJSumbody #BlackCoffee