Music for the Rich: Portable and Speed Darlington Stir Up Online Drama

In a recent development in the Nigerian music industry, street-hop artist Portable has responded to comments made by colleague Speed Darlington, who insinuated that Portable’s music caters to the underprivileged. This exchange has sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and observers alike, who are eagerly anticipating further drama between the two controversial figures.

The initial comment by Speed Darlington was made during an episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, co-hosted by actor Nedu, Husband Material, and Diety Cole. Darlington stated that the Audiomack streaming platform, where Portable’s music thrives, is for poor people.

In response to this, Portable, known for his hit “Zazuu”, released a viral video where he declared that his music is no longer for the poor. He stated, “My song na for rich people, I no wan poor again. If you poor, hustle make you rich.” He emphasized that his days of singing for the underprivileged are over, as he no longer wants to be poor and is now more focused on the rich.

This exchange has elicited a variety of reactions from social media users. Some are eagerly anticipating more drama between the two artists, while others have expressed surprise at Portable’s response, which they view as mature compared to his previous public interactions.

In addition to this, there have been numerous comments and discussions online, with fans and observers alike chiming in on the situation. The incident has also been covered by multiple news outlets, further fueling the conversation around the two artists and their music.

This incident marks another chapter in the ongoing narrative of the Nigerian music industry, where artists often find themselves in public disputes that generate significant attention. As the situation continues to unfold, fans and observers will be watching closely to see how Portable and Speed Darlington navigate this latest controversy.