Nigerian rapper, Ycee has slammed singer, Wizkid for taking a shot at Nigerian rappers and the rap industry.
Expressing his disappointment at the award-winning singer, he noted how rappers work so hard in an industry that doesn’t favor them.
He pointed out how many rappers have nothing and lack funding, and support.
Taking a dig at Wizkid, who was once a rapper, he stated that failed rappers are always the ones who have the most to say about the genre.
“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 fuck 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 day about the genre sha”.
Ycee, isn’t the only artiste who has faulted him.
Oladips slams Wizkid
Rapper, Oladips and a few Nigerian music lovers got disappointed and criticized him for uttering such remarks.
While freestyling to the beat of American rapper, Kanye West’s ‘Good Morning’, Oladips dragged the Afrobeats superstar for uttering disappointing remarks about rappers whereas, he failed to contribute to the growth of fellow Nigerian rappers.
He also bragged about his rap talent and also referenced Starboy record signee,Terri by describing his musical career growth as being stunted.
MI Abaga slams Wizkid
Veteran rapper, MI Abaga also countered Wizkid‘s comments about rap music and went ahead to list names of Nigerian rap singers such as Vector, A.Q, Falz, Ladipoe, Blaqbonez, Ice Prince, Ajebo Hustlers and other singers who are currently the rave of the moment while also noting that the genre is on ‘the rise.’
The 41-year-old rapper wrote on Twitter: “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!”.
He added, “The energy around HIP-HOP 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!!!!”