Key Points
- Rick Ross praised Davido after his Madison Square Garden performance. Ross called Davido a king and an inspiration.
- Davido (David Adedeji Adeleke) closed the New York arena show. Fans flooded social feeds with praise and clips.
- Industry figures noted the global reach of his performance. The moment underlined Afrobeats’ growing impact across the world.
Davido (David Adedeji Adeleke) earned fresh praise after his New York show. US rapper Rick Ross praised his stage presence and crowd control.

Ross posted his praise on X after watching fan clips online. Fans compared the reaction to his State Farm Arena ticket rush.
Rick Ross reaction
Ross wrote on X after the show with a short praise line. “You are a king,” he wrote, praising Davido’s stage control.
The show at Madison Square Garden drew thousands on the night. Davido delivered a set that mixed old hits and new songs.
Fans filled X with clips and cheering comments after the show. Many praised the energy and Davido’s rapport with the crowd. Clips trended across platforms and quickly reached international music editors.
Ticket sites showed strong demand and very quick sellouts across vendors for several shows. That momentum helped confirm Davido’s place on the global touring map.
Tour momentum and industry reaction
Industry peers quickly echoed Ross and celebrated Davido’s wider wins. The praise followed his recent Grammy nomination news.
The reaction underlines Afrobeats rising reach and Davido’s touring pull. His team did not immediately reply to a request for comment



