In a classic case of social media beef turning up the heat in Nigeria’s entertainment scene, rising rap sensation Odumodublvck has delivered a savage clapback to popular TikTok personality Lekki Street Boy, who recently crowned him the “rudest artiste” he’s ever encountered.
The drama kicked off earlier this week when Lekki Street Boy, known for his street-style content and celebrity encounters in Lagos’ upscale Lekki district, went viral with a rant calling out Odumodublvck’s alleged attitude. In a video that’s racked up millions of views across platforms, the content creator vented: “Odumodublvck is the rudest artiste I’ve ever met. God forbid I see Odumodu and rush to do a video with him. Burna Boy is rude but it’s once in a while. He’s a calm guy.” The clip, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, painted the “Declan Rice” hitmaker as unapproachable and dismissive, sparking a wave of fan debates about celebrity etiquette.
Not one to let shade slide, Odumodublvck – real name Tochukwu Ojogwu – hit back with equal fire on his socials late Friday. Quoting Lekki Street Boy’s video, the 28-year-old rapper dropped a cryptic yet cutting response: “If you like gym, Shishi you no go see.” For the uninitiated, “shishi” is Nigerian Pidgin slang for money or cash, turning the reply into a brutal dismissal implying that no amount of effort (even hitting the gym) will earn the critic a dime from him. The post, laced with Odumodublvck’s signature no-nonsense vibe, quickly amassed thousands of likes and reposts, with fans hailing it as peak “street code.”
The exchange has ignited a firestorm online, dividing netizens between Team Odumodublvck – who see the response as authentic “Eziokwu” energy – and those backing Lekki Street Boy’s call for humility in the industry. “Odumodu is real; he doesn’t fake nice for clout,” tweeted one supporter, while another quipped, “Lekki Boy asked for content, got a masterclass in boundaries instead.” Comparisons to other “rude” stars like Burna Boy have also resurfaced, fueling discussions on whether artists owe fans politeness or if their talent speaks louder than their demeanor.
This isn’t Odumodublvck’s first brush with controversy. The Abuja-born rapper, fresh off leading nominations at the 2025 Headies Awards with five nods including Best Rap Album for his work on tracks like “Cast” with Shallipopi, has built a reputation for unfiltered lyrics and a gritty persona that mirrors his come-up from the streets. Lekki Street Boy, meanwhile, has carved a niche filming impromptu celeb interactions, but this miss has some questioning if he’s biting off more than he can chew.
As the back-and-forth simmers, sources close to the rapper tell Naija Buzz that Odumodublvck isn’t sweating it: “He’s focused on the music; the rest is just noise.” Will this escalate into a full-blown diss track, or fizzle out like yesterday’s trend? For now, one thing’s clear – in Naija’s celeb jungle, rudeness is relative, but a good comeback? That’s currency. Stay tuned.