Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has set social media ablaze after launching a fiery tirade against hip-hop legend MI Abaga, accusing the veteran of hypocrisy and cowardice in a series of explosive posts on X (formerly Twitter).
The outspoken rapper, born Tochukwu Ojogwu, didn’t mince words as he declared he had “lost all respect” for M.I., calling him a “short man devil” and “a rat.”
His comments have since sparked heated debate within the Nigerian hip-hop community, dividing fans between those defending Odumodu’s bluntness and others condemning his perceived disrespect.
According to Odumodublvck, the root of his anger stems from what he described as M.I.’s silence during a moment of controversy.
He accused the “One Naira” crooner of sitting on the fence while a falsehood was allegedly spread about him, all, he claimed, in the name of maintaining a polished public image.
Taking to X, the DECLAN RICE rapper wrote:
“MI_Abaga as for you. The whole world is going to be shocked that I am talking to you like this, and I know they will come for me because you are very good at portraying the ‘good’ guy.
One thing they did not tell you is that I don’t care about public opinion, unlike you.
You stood in front of a blatant lie and decided to sit on the fence like Abuchi. I have lost every iota of respect for you.
I am coming out to the world. Short man devil, you no be my OG. You are nothing but a rat. I bet you won’t reply because I am saying the truth.”
The posts immediately went viral, drawing thousands of reactions from fans and fellow artists.
While some criticized Odumodublvck for taking shots at one of the genre’s most respected figures, others saw it as a bold stand of a younger artist challenging complacency and calling for authenticity within Nigerian hip-hop.
“I have lost every iota of respect for you. Short man devil” – Rapper Odumodublvck calls out MI Abaga. pic.twitter.com/ZyHder0kcy
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So far, MI Abaga, the Chocolate City co-founder and two-time BET Award nominee, has maintained a stoic silence, choosing not to engage publicly with the controversy.
The rapper whose influence helped shape the golden era of Nigerian rap last made headlines in July 2025, when he confidently declared that he felt “no intimidation” from the new generation and urged them to match his consistency in the studio.
Whether this new rift evolves into a lyrical feud or quietly fades remains to be seen.
But one thing is certain: Odumodublvck’s outburst has reignited one of the oldest conversations in Nigerian hip-hop — the tension between legacy and rebellion, and the fine line between respect and realness.