MI Abaga and Joey Akan throw brutal shots at each other on Twitter over US rapper Dababy’s visit to Nigeria.
Nigerian rapper, MI Abaga, and journalist Joey Akan are currently trending on Twitter after they took to the platform to throw jabs at each other.
The drama started after the music critic took to Twitter to shade Nigerian rappers after none of them met with American rapper Dababy when he came to Nigeria to shoot a music video with Davido.
M.I, who came across the shady tweet about Dababy’s visit didn’t take it well and decided to engage him in back and forth dragging.
In one tweet, the rapper branded the Journalist as ‘insecure’ and claimed he was insulting ‘people to feel better.’ He also went on to call him an “enemy” of the community and told him he was no longer welcome in “Nigeria’s hip-hop community.”Joey Akan in one of his tweets, claimed that he stood up to M.I multiple times when he wanted to use him to attack an artist.
He also accused the rapper of ruining the careers of several artists in the industry.
See the dragging abeg
Why is Dababy not having one-on-one with local Nigerian rappers? No meet-and-greet? No hailings?
"wE nEeD tHE CUltuRe to resPect Nigerian wrappers."
You rappers should go and drag Davido na. Since entitlement is usually your first name. 😂😂😂
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 18, 2022
You have a small mind.. so not sure you understand what false equivalency is..
What’s d point of dis tweet? To insult rappers for wanting respect?
I guess self respect would be an offensive idea to you.
Insecure little Joey insulting people to feel better ♥️ grow up https://t.co/GI2IVi0RAF
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) May 19, 2022
If I don’t demand respect why you constantly on my dick tho?
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) May 19, 2022
I've stood you up 3 times M.I, when you wanted to use me to attack an artist, you ruined their career. I refused, and you've hated me for it.
Leaking dirt on your artists to further damage their career.
You know why I never attended those meetings? Because you're evil. https://t.co/VfdngBNjMs
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
Stood me up?
My brother… I’m engaged oh! https://t.co/PnKH7ClEir pic.twitter.com/YdD9ZxEhmQ
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) May 19, 2022
Stop doing this. Did you try to use me as a tool to destroy an artist that once called you father? And ate from the same plate as you? I ghosted you because you wanted to compromise me for evil.
Answer the question. And stop calling me and threatening me. Vector was right. https://t.co/AzPVmZDOM0
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
Let it be known that @JoeyAkan is an enemy of Nigerian HipHop!
A vile mind that continuously spits on our efforts and debases the Hiphop community!
You are persona non grata and no longer welcome in the culture.
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) May 19, 2022
You see this behaviour? This is exactly what they did in the past to multiple artists looking to exist in this space, before the internet came. When they l made phone calls, and removed other artists from radio and success.
You ruined lives, Jude. But this is 2022. https://t.co/yHE1BMRpNu
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
King of Nigerian hip hop has excommunicated me. You're not that guy, Jude. You no longer have that influence you used for evil in the past.
The industry doesn't rate you. Your past sins speak against you.
You're still stuck in the 2011, that's why you're crying for Rick Ross. https://t.co/yHE1BMRpNu
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
Jude, once upon a time, you didn't have to demand respect from anybody. Your artistic impact automatically gave you that.
Ask why you are demanding it now.
Tell your people the truth, MI Abaga. Stop crying over Rick Ross on Twitter. You dishonour us, rap and your legacy. ❤️ https://t.co/2ydGhiG6A7
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
Jude, leave my DM and stop calling me. Come to the TL. @MI_Abaga.
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
We spoke on the phone.. and you called Nigerian rappers poor and depressed.
You are no longer welcome in our culture.. good bye 👋🏾 @JoeyAkan https://t.co/CDi9C4Qj2e
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) May 19, 2022
I said I speak with a lot of poor and depressed rappers being held down by notions of the past.
But you wouldn't say that part. Since we're sharing details of conversations. Jude are you tacitly giving me permission to share our conversations? https://t.co/ZAcDmVxonI
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
You continue to call me, Jude, and I've been cutting those calls.
Stay on the TL, @MI_Abaga.
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
Him de block my call lol my brother pick up talk to me like an adult… it’s easy to talk rarara on TL answer call Joey
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) May 19, 2022
Hey @MI_Abaga, I will no longer race you to the bottom.
Your closest friends, family and people you hold dear have called me to beg on your behalf.
And I will listen. I have respect. Have a great day, OG.
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
I've let him off the hook. Let him find his disgrace somewhere else. I won't be Karma's tool. https://t.co/lskhBFY43c
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
It's 2022. If a music journalist sharing opinions on Twitter is what is holding you back from your career success, then you're not a very serious person.
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) May 19, 2022
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) May 19, 2022
Not just king bro.. leader… I am the fucking leader!!!!!!!! Let’s see what impact my words have on you.. dead guy.. loser.. insecure piece of shit https://t.co/6zU4DO81Ja
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) May 19, 2022
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