Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington, also known as “Akpi,” is back in the spotlight following his recent release from police custody.
In a recent video, Speed Darlington demanded N12 million from Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, claiming he would make Burna beg to pay him that amount.
Darlington’s latest actions follow his arrest due to a petition filed by Burna Boy’s team over alleged cyberstalking.
The dispute began after Speed Darlington questioned Burna Boy’s connection with American rapper Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, asking Burna how he became more famous after their interactions.
In the video, Darlington reiterated he would handle Burna in a way that the Grammy star would ask for his account details to send the money. “I’m just getting started”, he stated.
Speed Darlington’s mother previously urged Burna Boy to release her son during his detention in Abuja by the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team.
After three days in custody, Darlington was released on bail but has continued taunting Burna Boy on social media. He even released a diss track titled Baby Oil, aimed directly at Burna Boy.
After his release, Darlington publicly apologized to Burna Boy, but he later admitted his lawyer pushed him to make the apology so he could retrieve his phone. “I still have the video on my laptop, and I will buy another phone,” he boasted in a follow-up video.
The ongoing drama has stirred reactions from fans online. Reacting on microblogging site, X, on Wednesday, a user, Cinnamon Rowlz commented, “Who the gods want to kill, they first make mad.”
Ochany4real remarked, “I thought his mum begged for him? He’s still talking.”
Queen Glowray noted, “Nobody is shouting oppression now. When Burna responds, everyone will say the rich are oppressing the poor.”
Teeto Olayeni added, “People find this funny, but when Burna takes action, I hope it stays funny.”
Precious Chiamaka wrote, “You want him to pay you 12 million after defaming him, Akpi iwu onye ara.”
Magic Skins wrote, “Who advises this guy? He needs help!”
Yanga Boii added, “It’s him and Dammy Krane that know what they smoked before all this.”
Big Ujuposh questioned, “Where’s your mother? Hope she’s seeing her son’s drama. Anyway, Akpi is known to fight even with her.”
Aku Ceejay commented, “Yen yen yen, they will soon pick you up again. Social media though!”
Daniel Collins warned, “Later now, Nigeria will be begging for you. U don start again.”
bhadboiogm noted, “Body go tell Burna Boy. He don enter one chance.”
