Controversial Nigerian artist Speed Darlington has once again stirred the pot, this time taking aim at Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy. In a recent social media rant, Speed Darlington questioned the authenticity of Burna Boy’s 2021 Grammy win, insinuating that his collaboration with American music mogul Diddy played an undue role in his success.
In a video posted on his Instagram, Speed Darlington sarcastically asked Burna Boy, How many bottles of baby oil did Diddy use on you before you won that Grammy? The comment quickly sent social media into a frenzy, with many interpreting it as an attempt to undermine Burna Boy’s historic win for his album *Twice As Tall*, which was executive-produced by Diddy.
While Speed Darlington is no stranger to making outrageous remarks, this latest jab has struck a nerve among Burna Boy’s fanbase, with many accusing him of pettiness and jealousy. The comment about baby oil was seen as a metaphorical dig, suggesting that Burna Boy’s success was more about industry connections and less about talent or hard work.
Fans of Burna Boy took to social media to defend the African Giant, highlighting his undeniable contribution to the global rise of Afrobeats and his consistency in producing chart-topping albums. Burna Boy has earned every single accolade, and no amount of Speed Darlington’s shade can take that away, one fan wrote on Twitter. Others pointed out that collaboration with international stars like Diddy is common in the industry and does not diminish an artist’s personal achievements.
Speed Darlington, known for his wild and often controversial opinions, has a history of targeting bigger stars in the Nigerian music scene. His outburst this time, however, seems to have escalated tensions within the Afrobeats community, where many believe that Burna Boy’s win was a collective triumph for African music on the global stage.
As the backlash continues to grow, neither Burna Boy nor Diddy has responded to Speed Darlington’s comments. However, fans are eagerly awaiting any form of reply from the “Last Last” hitmaker, who is known for his fiery personality and unapologetic stance in the face of criticism.
While it remains to be seen if this feud will escalate further, Speed Darlington’s remarks have once again opened up debates on how much influence international collaborations have on the success of African artists. For now, though, Burna Boy’s Grammy win stands as a milestone, and despite the noise, his achievements continue to shine globally.
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