Nigerian rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez, has sent a strong message to creatives in the music industry, stating that while not every talent will withstand the test of time, he is confident his own will.
The rapper, known for his unique sound and bold persona, opened up on his journey in the industry and his unshakable belief in his relevance.
In a recent series of tweets, Blaqbonez recalled an incident from 2017 when an up-and-coming rapper, who had recently signed to Olamide’s YBNL Nation, mocked him in a freestyle.
The rapper, whose identity Blaqbonez did not reveal, made a disparaging remark about his future in the industry, claiming that Blaqbonez would never succeed.
While he did not name the rapper, fans have speculated that Blaqbonez was referring to Limerick, a former YBNL signee.
Blaqbonez expressed his frustration over how quickly the unnamed artist turned against him after his signing, adding his name to a freestyle to belittle his talent.
Taking to Twitter to reflect on the situation, Blaqbonez wrote, “Because u got a deal before me, you added my name to your freestyles, ‘you no go ever blow like Blaqbonez’, all because Olamide signed you, you thought he was God abi??”
“I pray u see these tweets and reflect on your life, at how quick u were ready to sh*t on people, we were in rap battle groups together for years, but as them sign u, it was time to shit on me, my work ethic & everything cos you saw into the future and knew I was never going to blow up right??”
“No be every kind of talent fit last for years, I know who I am, I will be here for as long as I want to be, the music I make nobody can make it, I have fans that have been there since the very beginning, not the ones wey discover me with ‘Bling’ or all that sh*t, the ones I’m talking about know themselves.”
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