You hate me because you are poor - Diamond slams haters

- Tanzanian Bongo singer Diamond Platinumz has tackled the issue of haters once and for all - and he wasn't too kind while at it

- On a live Instagram video, Diamond claimed that the only reason that people hate him is because he is rich, drives a fleet of cars while his haters are poor and jealous

- His outburst comes just days after his wife Zari Hassan fired back at fans who questioned her lifestyle

Bongo flavour sensation Diamond Platinumz has courted controversy with his unpalatable outburst directed at his critics whom he considers haters.

In a short Instagram video seen by TUKO.co.ke, Diamond has labelled the critics poverty-stricken and reminded them they have nothing on him.

The controversial sensational singer says those who criticise him or rather hate him are poor and envious of his money.

Diamond cheated on his wife Zari Photo: Instagram/Zari Hassan

He bragged of his fleet of cars, mansions and of course money.

Check the video below:

This comes after the singer came under fire cheating on his wife Zarinah Tiale and impregnating socialite Hamisa Mobetto.

Diamond was forced to admit he sired Mobetto's son who was born three months ago.

His critics have also compared him to his nemesis Ali Kiba, with some arguing that Kiba is a better singer than him.