Nigerian music rivalry: Jaywon and Odumodublvck revisit their feud, trade barbs online

  • โ€“ A feud has erupted between Nigerian artists Jaywon and Odumodublvck after Odumodublvck made a social media post implying that singer Ayra Starr looked more comfortable with rapper Future than with Jaywon.
  • โ€“ Jaywon responded to Odumodublvck’s comment on social media, advising him to respect senior colleagues in the industry and warning that he is still early in his career.
  • โ€“ This dispute is not new; tensions between the two have been building since earlier this year, with Jaywon claiming he helped pave the way for emerging artists like Odumodublvck, who disputes this claim.

The Nigerian music scene is buzzing with the latest feud between two prominent artists, Jaywon and Odumodublvck.

This rivalry erupted following a subtle social media jab by Odumodublvck, which appears to have struck a nerve with veteran singer Jaywon.

Fans and followers of both artists are now watching closely as the drama unfolds online.

Trouble in Paradise

The controversy began when Odumodublvck shared a photo featuring rising star Ayra Starr alongside American rapper Future.

Rapper Odumodublvck in blue with a red and white posed for a shoot.
Odumodublvck / via Instagram

In the post, he compared this image to a previous one of Ayra Starr with Jaywon. The underlying message was clear: Odumodublvck seemingly implied that Ayra Starr appeared more at ease with Future than she did with Jaywon.

His caption, โ€œTHIS LIFE EHN,โ€ certainly added fuel to the fire, hinting at a mocking undertone aimed at Jaywon.

The suggestion that Ayra Starr looked less comfortable with Jaywon didnโ€™t sit well with the veteran artist. As tensions escalated, fans quickly took sides, eager to see how Jaywon would respond.

Jaywon Fires Back

In a decisive move, Jaywon took to his social media platform, X, to address the subtle dig. He cautioned Odumodublvck to stop insulting his senior colleagues in the industry. “Lol, youโ€™re already dragging your senior, whoโ€™s going to drag you?” Jaywon quipped, making it clear that he believes Odumodublvck still has much to learn and achieve in the music business.ย 

Nigerian singer Jaywon in red attire sits with his hands folded.
Jaywon / via Instagram

Jaywon’s message carried a tone of disappointment as he reminded Odumodublvck that, despite his own burgeoning fame, he was stepping on toes that he should be respectful of.

โ€œYou havenโ€™t even started life, and youโ€™re already stepping on toes,โ€ he added, suggesting that the young rapper’s actions could have lasting consequences.

A Long-Standing Rivalry

This latest exchange isn’t just a one-off incident. The tension between Jaywon and Odumodublvck dates back to February early this year when Jaywon claimed during an interview that he had paved the way for many upcoming artists, including Odumodublvck.

A screenshot showing Odumodublvck's Twitter subtle shade at Jaywon. And Jaywon's response.
Odumodublvck, Jaywon / via X (Twitter)

The younger artist swiftly dismissed these claims, arguing that Jaywon hadnโ€™t played a significant role in his career and that he didnโ€™t consider Jaywon as an โ€œOGโ€ (original gangster), a term often used in music circles to denote respect for industry veterans.

As the back-and-forth continues, fans are left wondering whether this feud will escalate into something more significant or if both artists will patch things up.

For now, all eyes are on the two singers as they navigate the rough waters of rivalry in the vibrant and ever-evolving Nigerian music industry.

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