"We Bought Everywhere, You Will Pay Rent Forever" — Rapper IllBliss Doubles Down on Igbo Land Ownership in Lagos
Nigerian rapper IllBliss has sparked a firestorm on social media after claiming in a now-deleted tweet that Igbos own all the land in Lagos and rent it back to the original inhabitants.
"We Bought Everywhere, You Will Pay Rent Forever" — Rapper IllBliss Doubles Down on Igbo Land Ownership in Lagos
The controversy began after the rapper, known for his outspoken personality, took to X (formerly Twitter) to defend the economic contributions of Igbos in Lagos. In an initial post, he wrote, "The Igbos have contributed immensely to the Lagos economy! Commerce wise! If you have a problem with it, hug a frigging transformer!!!" However, the situation escalated when an X user clapped back, telling the rapper to "stop being lousy" and focus on saving his "lands from erosion." IllBliss, who initially had a calm tone in his posts, appeared to lose his cool. He allegedly responded in a now-deleted tweet, firing off: "We own your lands fool. We bought everywhere and renting it back to you. Thank you Lagos for the opportunity. You will pay rent forever in this city, bloody scavenger."
The inflammatory comment was screenshotted by netizens before the rapper deleted it, and the backlash has been swift and brutal. Many accused IllBliss of pouring fuel on an already volatile ethnic fire, arguing that such rhetoric is dangerous and capable of deepening the divide between Igbos and Yorubas in Lagos. One user criticized the rapper for making a comeback in the music industry using PR stunts, noting, "This is bad PR. Very detestable to say the least." Others reminded him that Lagos is a Yoruba land historically, and that while Igbos are welcome and have indeed invested, a guest should respect the host. This is not the first time the rapper has waded into this particular debate. Two weeks ago, IllBliss made similar comments about the dominance of Igbos in the economy of Lagos, but this latest episode has seen him double down in the harshest tone yet. Despite the heat, a section of social media appears to support his stance, arguing that he was merely stating facts about the heavy real estate investments made by Igbo businessmen in the city. As the online war rages on, the rapper has remained silent, letting his controversial tweet speak for itself while Nigerians debate whether he was just trolling or genuinely igniting a tribal war.
Source: TrendyBeatz
