Rapper Erigga’s ‘family money’ post triggers debate as Davido hits back

Nigerian rapper Erigga recently posted on social media app X, praising musicians who didn't grow up with wealthy families and had to work hard to earn their money. The tweet read, "Shoutout to all the musicians who don’t come from family money and had to grind for every single dollar they earn." In response, Afrobeats star Davido, also known as David Adeleke, quoted Erigga's post and countered, stating that musicians from wealthy families also deserve recognition for working their way to the top. Davido's tweet read, "Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top."

The exchange quickly sparked a debate on X, with about 35,000 posts linked to the conversation. Some users defended Erigga's tweet, arguing that it was simply a celebration of artistes who succeeded without a privileged financial background. However, others suggested that Erigga's post was a subtle dig at Davido, who comes from a wealthy family. One user commented, "This tweet is so harmless. I don’t know why people are crying over it. He clearly wasn’t shading anyone but somehow someone got offended."

The debate has generated mixed reactions on X, with some users urging kindness and understanding, while others accused Erigga of low self-esteem and a character disorder. The exchange has highlighted the ongoing discussion around the financial backgrounds of musicians and the recognition they receive for their hard work.