Nigerian rapper, Emeka Akumefule, better known as Blaqbonez, has advised creatives to remain humble, emphasizing that not every talent will stand the test of time.
Despite this reality, Blaqbonez expressed confidence in his own longevity in the music industry, stating that he would remain relevant for as long as he chooses.
He shared this while recalling an encounter in 2017 when an up-and-coming rapper, who had just been signed to Olamide’s YBNL Nation, mocked him during a freestyle.
He also recounted how the signee took a jab at him in a freestyle, boldly declaring that he would never make it in the music industry.
Although he didn’t name the rapper who allegedly mocked him during a stage freestyle, fans suspect he might be referring to Limerick. In a series of tweets, 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 sh!t 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 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.”
