Ibrahim Balogun Ayo- a Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter who is popularly known as Wizkid recently caused a heated pandemonium via all the social media platforms after he identified the rap genre as a dead phase of music.
This was disclosed by him during his last interview where he announced that the rap genre bores him and none is currently doing better to enhance the genre because they deploy the same flow and beats.
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After some aggrieved rappers had clapped back at him with a vast number of diss tracks and criticism, Wizkid defended his claim even more often.
He confidently bragged about his rank and labelled all the Nigerian rappers as broke dump rappers while further disclosing that he only cherishes, Nasty C, Black Sheriff and Sarkodie as the only current relevant rappers in Africa.
This even further grieved the Nigerian rappers who took to their social media handles and shared their views.
One Against Flocks: Rappers Who Jabbed At Wizkid For His Dead Rap Genre Claim
Blaqbonez
Nigerian highly profiled young Rapper and songwriter who is poorly known as Emeka Akumefule took a slight toll on the saga by simply reminding Wizkid of his class and qualities.
He simply took to his Twitter handle to announce that if the rap genre is dead, he is not dead either adding that he is still handsome.
He tweeted:
“I’m not dead, I’m handsome”
I’m not dead, I’m handsome pic.twitter.com/ckVjthf7gu
— Emeka Must Shine ‘23 ✨ (@BlaqBonez) December 2, 2022
Ajebo Hustlers
The Nigerian sensational rap duo, George Dandeson aka Knowledge, and singer Isaiah Precious aka Piego also clapped back at Wizkid but was just a simplified phase of it.
Just like Blaqbonez, Ajebo Hustlers reminded Wizkid of their potential which sparked even more reactions from the fans.
The dou took to Blaqbonez’s Twitter page, Photograph-re-quoted his tweet and publicly debunked Wizkid’s claim announcing that they are not dead but are clearly stylish.
In their words, they Tweeted:
“We are not dead, we are stylish”
https://twitter.com/Ajebo_Hustlers/status/1598677756170194946?s=19
M.I Abaga
Nigerian Afrobeat Iconic rapper, M.I. Abaga, in this phase didn’t quite criticise Wizkid but appreciated all the rappers who have been pushing the genre so hard irrespective of the dearth of support from the Nigerian music firm. He however admitted that they have not gotten to the aspired level yet and would want them to infuse their qualities.
His words reads:
“The energy around HIPHOP right now feels right.. I know most rappers are still not the most popular yet.. but right now is the time for us to focus on the craft.. just keep getting better.. this year we did so well as a genre and next year we grow!!!!”
The energy around HIPHOP right now feels right.. I know most rappers are still not the most popular yet.. but right now is time for us to focus on the craft.. just keep getting better.. this year we did so well as a genre and next year we grow!!!! 🙏🏾👏🏾
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) December 2, 2022
To further spice his appreciation, he listed a vast list of Nigerian rap stars who represented the genre on the big stage this year.
According to his words, he tweeted:
Aq – winning
SDC – winning
Falz – winning
M – I de try
VEC – winning
Poe – winning
Odumodu- winning
Yp – winning
BlaqBonez – winning
Dan dizzy – winning
Ajebo hustlers – winning
Ice – winning
Etc etc etc… point is that rap is on the rise!
Aq – winning
SDC – winning
Falz – winning
M – I de try
VEC – winning
Poe – winning
Odumodu- winning
Yp – winning
BlaqBonez – winning
Dan dizzy – winning
Ajebo hustlers – winning
Ice – winning
Etc etc etc… point is that rap is on the rise!
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) December 2, 2022
After what seemed to be the end to his review, a grieved fan poked him for deterring the likes of Phyno, Oladips and Olamide from his list which didn’t digest well with M.I. who defended his view.
His words:
“They are all winning as well.. thanks for the reminder! Erigga Baddo Reminisce Oladips and all the amazing MCs who won this year.. I was referring to all of us..”
“I would point out to you that you used “the rest” just the same way I used etc.. why you no mention everyone?”
They are all winning as well.. thanks for the reminder! Erigga Baddo Reminisce Oladips and all the amazing MCs who won this year.. I was referring to all of us..
I would point out to you that you used “the rest” just the same way I used etc.. why you no mention everyone? https://t.co/iqR0gffY6S
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) December 2, 2022
Sources have disclosed that M.I. has collaborated with the Big Brother Naija winner, Laycon and created a platform where young rappers can gather and display their talent to the world.
Ycee
The Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper who is vastly credited for his rapping abilities was pictured as one of the most pained Rappers among all the aggrieved rappers.
He made a series of Tweets blasting Wizkid and reminding him of the need to apologise to the Nigerian Rappers.
His views were centred on the Afrobeat’s Giant pride and ignorance which highly described his anger.
His tweets reads:
“I hope it doesn’t take a popular person passing away before you lot stop all this balloon nonsense. Happy New Month”
“This thing wey Wiz Dey do no make sense. Rappers work so hard in an industry that doesn’t even favor them. No funding. No support. No nothing. And you wanna make fun of that? Nah G That is not it”
“Kizz daniels Fvck you challenge- Rappers made that thing pop. Mayorkuns geng challenge Rappers made that thing pop.
Anything challenge na rappers Dey do due diligence. Like what the fuck is all this rubbish?”
“Failed rappers always have the most to say about the genre sha.”
“My G keep at your grind no worry.”
“Money Dey e no tiny like who sign YCee”
@erigganewmoney you Dey burst head normally”
“And I appreciate him for that in all honesty, but you’re bigging up nasty c/sarkodie/black sherrif (that are already established) there are young ones that need that co sign more. OG doesn’t do this.”
“Dear young rapper, you don’t have to wait for a big Netflix budget to tell your story”
This thing wey Wiz Dey do no make sense. Rappers work so hard in an industry that doesn’t even favor them. No funding. No support. No nothing. And you wanna make fun of that? Nah G
That is not it
— ZAHEER! (@iam_YCee) December 2, 2022
Erigga
Nigerian veteran street Rapper and songwriter, Erigga also took part in reaction to Wizkid’s shades. But unlike the other Rappers, he was all against his colleagues.
According to his claim, he outlined that Nigerian Rappers add to their failure because they don’t support each other and portray hypocrisy.
Further announcing his grief, he dared all the aggrieved rappers to tackle Wizkid physically if they are truly tough and pained.
His words:
“If watin wiz talk pain una well well, e get show for lagos make una block am !!! Bring out all the guns y’all rap about ?? I too love vawulence”
If watin wiz talk pain una well well, e get show for lagos make una block am !!! Bring out all the guns y’all rap about 🤣😂 I too love vawulence
— 𝙴𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚐𝚊 (@erigganewmoney) December 3, 2022
Cheque
Nigerian highly credited Rapper who is sometimes identified as Superboy Cheque clapped back at Wizkid but positively bragged about his versatility and announced that Wizkid may feature in his next project which will be released in 2023.
In his words, he tweeted:
“I’m too versatile to care if Wizkid likes Rap or not. Just go stream my last album “Bravo”
Cause my project coming 2023 and it might just have Wizkid on it. Love him and Love you guys”
I’m too versatile to care if Wizkid likes Rap or not.
Just go stream my last album “Bravo”
Cause my project coming 2023 and it might just have Wizkid on it. Love him and Love you guys
— Cheque (@superboycheque) December 3, 2022
Ladipoe
The Mavin Records Rapping gem and signee, Ladipoe also joined the league of icons who re-quoted Blaqbonez’s tweet that expressed his pride.
He simply alerted the public mass that he is not dead but is enchanting and sexy when we refer to his crafts and ability.
His words:
“I’m not dead, I’m sexy”
I’m not dead, I’m sexy https://t.co/V9emKzLAb5 pic.twitter.com/rgf2ctB1j7
— LADIPOE (@LadiPoe) December 2, 2022
Dandizzy
Another street Rapper, Dandizzy also shared his view and just like Erigga he outlined that the rap genre’s poor influence in Nigeria is embodied in the lack of support amongst Rappers in the field.
He shunned his colleagues who are mocking Wizkid and urged them to focus on establishing the genre to the highest peak.
In his words, he tweeted:
“I just thought about things now and Here are my thoughts, nobody should come and be forming defender of rap cos a lot of you don’t rate rappers and it’s a fact, let rappers just keep pushing and praying that one day we’d get it right so that we can get afrobeats type of funding.”
I just thought about things now and Here are my thoughts, nobody should come and be forming defender of rap cos alot of you don’t rate rappers and it’s a fact, let rappers just keep pushing and praying that one day we’d get it right so that we can get afrobeats type of funding.
— DANDIZZY🌊 (@iDanDizzy) December 2, 2022
Oladips
Oladips portrayed nothing but a diss track for Wizkid just quit after the singer shaded Rappers.
In the video that has gone viral, Oladips was spotted in his car where he angrily shaded Wizkid and labelled him as a wack artist.
Reports have confirmed that the Nigerian rapper is set to release a diss track titled ‘She Tell Me Say’ for the Grammy award-winning singer any time soon.
Watch video below;
https://twitter.com/Oladipsoflife/status/1598545099612426240?s=19
