South African pop sensation Tyla finds herself at the center of a heated music controversy after the release of her latest single, "Chanel," on October 24, 2025. What should have been a moment of celebration for the Grammy-winning star has instead become a flashpoint in an ongoing feud with American rapper Yung Miami, formerly of City Girls, who claims that Tyla's song borrows heavily from her own unreleased track, "Take Me To Chanel." The dispute has spilled across social media, with fans and artists alike weighing in on questions of originality, timing, and artistic inspiration.
According to BOSSIP, Yung Miami first previewed "Take Me To Chanel" back in 2024, hyping it as the "bad b*** anthem of 2025" in early February. She maintains that she played the song for Tyla more than a year ago, long before Tyla's "Chanel" hit the airwaves. The American rapper wasted no time taking her grievances public, posting on X (formerly Twitter) and cross-posting on Instagram: "Get in the car we’re going to Chanel," with the caption, "Driver take me to Chanel." Miami's posts reignited the controversy, especially after Tyla's official visuals for "Chanel" dropped and quickly gained traction online.
The two tracks, while both centered on the allure of the luxury fashion house, are musically distinct. Tyla's "Chanel"—teased first at her WWP (We Wanna Party) listening event in Berlin—features a magnetic chorus: "How you say you love me? You ain’t put me in Chanel." The single, released alongside a glamorous music video, continues Tyla's streak of high-fashion pop moments and blends her signature amapiano-pop sound with sleek production. Despite these differences, Yung Miami remains steadfast in her claim, reposting negative comments about Tyla's track and responding to fans who suggest she pivot to a different theme. In one exchange, a fan joked, “Sista @YungMiami305 we can’t do Take Me To Balenciaga tho?” to which Miami replied, “No, I’m still taking y’all to Chanel! #YM1.”
Meanwhile, Tyla has chosen not to address the allegations directly, instead focusing on promoting her new release. According to Briefly News, Tyla's mother, Sharleen Seethal, celebrated her birthday by lip-syncing to "Chanel" in a TikTok video that quickly went viral. The video, which showed Seethal singing along at the beach and displaying a birthday cake with the words "Happy birthday to me," was met with an outpouring of support from Tyla's fans—affectionately known as Tygers. Comments ranged from heartfelt birthday wishes to praise for the strong family foundation that many believe has helped Tyla weather the storm of U.S.-based controversies.
The timing of the song's release has only fueled the debate. Yung Miami's supporters argue that she failed to capitalize on the buzz surrounding her own version, having previewed "Take Me To Chanel" but never officially releasing it. In her own words, as reported by BOSSIP, Miami explained her stalled music career: “I’m not able to release music right now. It’s like when I try to turn my music in, it’s just like ‘We don’t see no growth in your music’ or ‘You not elevating.’ You know, like ‘The fans you’ve had since years ago, they’re grown now.'” She has previously cited issues with her label, Quality Control, which she claims has prevented her from putting out new tracks due to concerns about her artistic growth.
For Tyla, "Chanel" marks another high point in a breakout year. The single follows her July 2025 EP, "WWP (We Wanna Party)," which included hits like "Dynamite" with Wizkid and "Is It," both amassing millions of YouTube views. Her momentum hasn't slowed: Tyla recently took home her second consecutive MTV VMA for Best Afrobeats, this time for "Push 2 Start." With her "We Wanna Party Tour" set to kick off in Tokyo on November 11, 2025—her first headline dates in Asia—the 23-year-old singer seems to be riding a wave of international success, controversy notwithstanding.
The dispute between Yung Miami and Tyla has sparked wider conversations about intellectual property, inspiration, and the blurred lines that often exist in the music industry. On one hand, Yung Miami's frustration is palpable. In a tweet quoted by BOSSIP, she vented, “This girl really ran off with my song and ion know how to feel about it mind you I played this song for this girl. Like…. Btch I’m confused! Take me to Chanel > put me in Chanel.” Her supporters see this as a textbook case of an idea being borrowed without proper credit, especially given the timeline and Miami’s early social media teases.
On the other hand, many observers have pointed out that both songs, while sharing a Chanel-centric hook, are ultimately different in style and execution. Tyla's fans argue that the South African star is simply building on a universal theme—luxury, love, and aspiration—that has been a staple in pop and hip-hop for decades. The viral support for Tyla’s mother, Sharleen Seethal, and the celebratory mood around the "Chanel" release in South Africa, underscore how much the song has resonated with audiences outside the United States.
As for the artists themselves, their responses couldn’t be more different. Yung Miami has been vocal, using every available platform to assert her claim and keep the discussion alive. Tyla, by contrast, has stayed silent on the controversy, letting her music—and her family’s visible support—do the talking. With Tyla gearing up for an international tour and Yung Miami hinting that she may eventually release her own "Take Me To Chanel," the rivalry shows no signs of cooling down.
Amid the back-and-forth, one thing remains clear: both artists are determined to take their fans to Chanel, each in their own unique way. Whether this episode will ultimately benefit both by raising their profiles—or leave one feeling shortchanged—remains to be seen. For now, the battle of the Chanel-inspired anthems is still very much in vogue.
