Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck is facing heavy criticism online after making comments about Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr, who lost the 2024 Ballon d’Or award to Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder, Rodri.
The Ballon d’Or award, announced on October 28, surprised fans when Rodri emerged as the winner, despite support for Vinicius from fans and football experts. The news quickly spread on social media, including the award’s official X page.
Odumodublvck responded to the news with a video in which he sang “mumu” and “ewu,” Nigerian slang that some saw as directed at Vinicius Jr. His actions sparked a wave of reactions from Vinicius Jr’s fans and other football lovers, who criticized the rapper for seemingly mocking the Brazilian player.
Fans quickly defended Vinicius, saying he deserved the award more than Rodri and questioning Odumodublvck’s understanding of football. Some even commented that Vinicius’s football achievements far surpass the rapper’s music career.
In response to the backlash, Odumodublvck posted more comments, defending his right to his opinion.
He also shared a photoshopped meme of Vinicius, which further fueled the controversy. Some fans accused him of racism due to his remarks and actions.
See post below:
https://t.co/D5bcD9Ph1H pic.twitter.com/HvB1u58Sgu
— INDUSTRY MACHINE (@Odumodublvck_) October 28, 2024
The online debate continues, with both fans and critics of Odumodublvck expressing strong opinions on social media. See reactions from netizens below:
Govmentson: “Odumodu just big for nothing…1 sense nor Dey. No wonder shallipoppi run leave am”
Mrbhadoosky: “You are 31 years old. Vini that you are trolling unprovoked is 24. Act like the adult that you are supposed to be Ewu Mumu.”
franksdonald: “You done leave Music Dey chase clout? See as your life done spoil finish. If you think say he go notice you come give you reply you go old”
Davidspredict: “So nobody for ur crew dey give you advice ? I blame the people wey Dey call you artiste”
LordErion: “I be think say you get sense…But today ur show of stupidity and foolishness is alarming…Dey need to hohgld you b4 you craze enter Streetz”
