Rap Music: Wizkid blasts Nigerian rappers, says they're broke
Nigerian megastar Ayo Balogun aka Wizkid has insisted that the rap genre is dead and not worth listening to.
He was reacting to the backlash he received for saying he didn't listen to rap.
Earlier in the week, the singer gave an interview to 10 Magazine, a British luxury quarterly, where he claimed that the Afrobeats genre is innovative compared to rap music, which he called boring.
Wizkid said he doesn't listen to rap music because the genre is boring, dead and tired.
Following his claims, the singer received negative reactions from rap proponents and lovers of the genre.
Starboy, who pioneered the spread of the Afrobeats genre around the world, however, did not let it down.
Relying on his Instagram Stories, Wizzy described the rappers as broke boys, saying he wouldn't condescend to their level.
He added that Black Sherif and Sarkodie from Ghana and Nasty C from South Africa are the only rappers in Africa.
"I can't believe all you broke boys think Big Wiz will talk about y'all. Wow! Y'all aren't even rappers! Nasty C, Sarkodie and Black Sherif are the only rappers in Africa.
"You all keep sending una popsy rap videos! I will look maybe I can help a mommy life,” he wrote.
reactionsWizkid's post sparked backlash online, with many taking aim at the artist who released his 5th studio album, 'More Love Less Ego' about a month ago.
Famous rapper Jude Abaga aka MI pointed out that the rap genre may not be where it should be, but it is on the rise.
He went on to list the Nigerian rappers he thinks are winning.
His list includes names like AQ, SDC, Falz, Vector, Ladipoe, Odumodu, YP, BlaqBonez, Dan Dizzy, Ajebo Hustlers, Ice Prince and himself.
MI also subtly reminded Wizzy that the rap genre gave him a platform and was one of his earliest claims to fame.
He posted a link to his 2008 song, "Fast Money Fast Cars" from his album "Talk About It with Wizkid".
Blaqbonez's answer to Wizkid was simple; "I'm not dead. I'm beautiful.
He then listed some of his accomplishments this year.
“Among many projects this year, 'Young Preacher' was among the top 10 streams of the first week on Apple music, Boomplay, Spotify and audiomack. Rap is not dead, not the most searched genre , but dead? Nooooooooo," he wrote.
Another rapper, Erigga, meanwhile refused to tackle Wiz for his statement. According to him, rappers are their problems.
ALSO READ: "Why I don't listen to rap" — Wizkid"Only when they say rap don't die and come out, they show fake support. Funny industry. una wan use lies kill una soi. Oya rappers start to audition for Popci (Wizkid). And on one side they see una,” he claimed.
A newcomer to the rap game, Laycon, did not join the words to anyone. Instead, he promoted a project he is working on in collaboration with MI.
The project aims to help rappers get heard and get noticed.
He wrote, "The #Jive platform is a great opportunity for emerging rap artists to get their voices heard and grow their fans.
“Jive provides a way for artists to build a community with other artists and those who love their sound. I think our work at #JiveNG will make a big difference.”
Afrobeats vs. Pop vs. RapEarlier in the week, Wizkid, one of his strongest supporters of Afrobeats, told 10 magazine that the genre is innovative and a refreshing alternative for people stuck with the same sound for years.
Describing the genre as new pop, the singer said he doesn't listen to rap.
He said, "Afrobeats is the new pop. I sold two million copies in America for just one song! ... To be honest, I don't listen to any other kind of music anymore.
"I don't listen to rap; that shit is boring. It's dead now; it's tired. These guys do the same shit, rap to the same beats, same flows," a- he said.
He also said that the Afrobeats genre consistently produces high quality hits compared to others.
"No disrespect to anyone. I have nothing against...
Nigerian megastar Ayo Balogun aka Wizkid has insisted that the rap genre is dead and not worth listening to.
He was reacting to the backlash he received for saying he didn't listen to rap.
Earlier in the week, the singer gave an interview to 10 Magazine, a British luxury quarterly, where he claimed that the Afrobeats genre is innovative compared to rap music, which he called boring.
Wizkid said he doesn't listen to rap music because the genre is boring, dead and tired.
Following his claims, the singer received negative reactions from rap proponents and lovers of the genre.
Starboy, who pioneered the spread of the Afrobeats genre around the world, however, did not let it down.
Relying on his Instagram Stories, Wizzy described the rappers as broke boys, saying he wouldn't condescend to their level.
He added that Black Sherif and Sarkodie from Ghana and Nasty C from South Africa are the only rappers in Africa.
"I can't believe all you broke boys think Big Wiz will talk about y'all. Wow! Y'all aren't even rappers! Nasty C, Sarkodie and Black Sherif are the only rappers in Africa.
"You all keep sending una popsy rap videos! I will look maybe I can help a mommy life,” he wrote.
reactionsWizkid's post sparked backlash online, with many taking aim at the artist who released his 5th studio album, 'More Love Less Ego' about a month ago.
Famous rapper Jude Abaga aka MI pointed out that the rap genre may not be where it should be, but it is on the rise.
He went on to list the Nigerian rappers he thinks are winning.
His list includes names like AQ, SDC, Falz, Vector, Ladipoe, Odumodu, YP, BlaqBonez, Dan Dizzy, Ajebo Hustlers, Ice Prince and himself.
MI also subtly reminded Wizzy that the rap genre gave him a platform and was one of his earliest claims to fame.
He posted a link to his 2008 song, "Fast Money Fast Cars" from his album "Talk About It with Wizkid".
Blaqbonez's answer to Wizkid was simple; "I'm not dead. I'm beautiful.
He then listed some of his accomplishments this year.
“Among many projects this year, 'Young Preacher' was among the top 10 streams of the first week on Apple music, Boomplay, Spotify and audiomack. Rap is not dead, not the most searched genre , but dead? Nooooooooo," he wrote.
Another rapper, Erigga, meanwhile refused to tackle Wiz for his statement. According to him, rappers are their problems.
ALSO READ: "Why I don't listen to rap" — Wizkid"Only when they say rap don't die and come out, they show fake support. Funny industry. una wan use lies kill una soi. Oya rappers start to audition for Popci (Wizkid). And on one side they see una,” he claimed.
A newcomer to the rap game, Laycon, did not join the words to anyone. Instead, he promoted a project he is working on in collaboration with MI.
The project aims to help rappers get heard and get noticed.
He wrote, "The #Jive platform is a great opportunity for emerging rap artists to get their voices heard and grow their fans.
“Jive provides a way for artists to build a community with other artists and those who love their sound. I think our work at #JiveNG will make a big difference.”
Afrobeats vs. Pop vs. RapEarlier in the week, Wizkid, one of his strongest supporters of Afrobeats, told 10 magazine that the genre is innovative and a refreshing alternative for people stuck with the same sound for years.
Describing the genre as new pop, the singer said he doesn't listen to rap.
He said, "Afrobeats is the new pop. I sold two million copies in America for just one song! ... To be honest, I don't listen to any other kind of music anymore.
"I don't listen to rap; that shit is boring. It's dead now; it's tired. These guys do the same shit, rap to the same beats, same flows," a- he said.
He also said that the Afrobeats genre consistently produces high quality hits compared to others.
"No disrespect to anyone. I have nothing against...
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