Nigerian rapper Ladipoe responded to the controversy sparked by his recent tweet, which some interpreted as mocking Wizkid’s comment about the state of hip hop. In his tweet, Ladipoe referenced the notion of hip hop being dead and suggested that Afrobeats artists were facing similar challenges.
Wizkid indirectly addressed the tweet, implying that he wouldn’t engage with anyone signed to an influencer. This led to speculation that Wizkid was referring to Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy as an influencer, causing backlash from fans and celebrities alike.
In a recent interview with Cool FM Lagos, Ladipoe clarified that his tweet was meant as a joke and was misunderstood. He explained that he was highlighting the false narrative that both hip hop and Afrobeats had faced challenges, and his intention was not to disrespect anyone. Despite the chaos that ensued, Ladipoe expressed amusement at the reactions to his tweet.
