Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck stirred up the music scene with a bold statement on X, claiming that Afrobeats star Wizkid named him his best artist. This comes after Wizkid’s controversial 2022 comment that “hip-hop is dead,” prompting Odumodublvck to question if he has brought the genre back to life in Wizkid’s eyes. The post, shared on May 16, 2025, at 08:11 UTC, has sparked widespread reactions and debates about the state of Nigerian hip-hop.
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WIZKID CAME OUT TO SAY I AM HIS BEST ARTIST
— INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️ (@Odumodublvck_) May 16, 2025
A HIP HOP ARTIST
REMEMBER HE ALSO SAID HIP HOP WAS DEAD
DOES THAT MEAN I BROUGHT IT TO LIFE IN HIS EYES?
SO WHAT WERE THE OTHER RAPPERS DOING, BEING AS THEY SABI PASS.
ALL NA FALLACY
THERE IS A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN
THE MACHINE…
Odumodublvck’s post references Wizkid’s earlier statement from 2022, where the Afrobeats icon declared hip-hop as “dead” and repetitive. Fast forward to 2025, and Wizkid’s alleged praise for Odumodublvck as his best artist—a hip-hop act—has led the rapper to question the implications. In his X post, Odumodublvck writes, “DOES THAT MEAN I BROUGHT IT TO LIFE IN HIS EYES? SO WHAT WERE THE OTHER RAPPERS DOING, BEING AS THEY SABI PASS.” This statement challenges the status quo of Nigerian rap and positions Odumodublvck as a game-changer in the genre.
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The relationship between Odumodublvck and Wizkid has been a topic of interest, especially after the rapper previously shared how Wizkid supported his career during a tough time. While Odumodublvck was on a sick bed in Abuja, Wizkid co-signed his breakout single Declan Rice by sharing it on social media, significantly boosting his visibility. Despite not being featured on Wizkid’s recent album Morayo, Odumodublvck has expressed gratitude for the Afrobeats star’s support, which makes this new claim even more significant.
Odumodublvck concludes his post with the phrase, “THERE IS A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN,” a popular idiom meaning a new authority or leader has emerged. This bold declaration asserts his dominance in the Nigerian hip-hop scene, suggesting that he is redefining the genre and challenging other rappers. The statement has ignited reactions, with some fans like @Xandyy_Jay supporting his confidence, saying, “Wizkid gave you the crown. Manage the crown well,” while others, like @Muizayo__, question his claim with, “Who you be wey wiz no fit deceive.”
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The post has generated a mix of reactions on X. Some users, like @PromProm, celebrated Odumodublvck’s confidence with comments like “BRAGGGGGG OOOOO,” while others, such as @Yab_Them, took a critical stance, noting, “Wizkid career started declining after he said that, now I believe in jesus.” The mention of other rappers like Blaqbonez by @SznIsrael—“Blaqbonez nor go like this talk😂”—hints at potential rivalries within the rap community. Odumodublvck’s claim also reignites the debate sparked by Wizkid’s 2022 comment, which drew a response from veteran rapper MI, who argued that the Nigerian hip-hop scene was promising despite its challenges
