{
  "id": 9538916,
  "title": "I thought my career ended after 2022 sex scandal — Isbae U",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/i-thought-my-career-ended-after-2022-sex-scandal-isbae-u",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T10:54:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-thought-my-career-ended-after-2022-sex-scandal-isbae-u/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Content creator Isbae U, also known as Adebayo Ridwan, has spoken about the challenging period he faced amidst a sex-for-roles controversy and leaked videos in 2022. At that time, Isbae U felt his career might be ending, as the backlash made him fearful. He revealed that while some people once praised him, they suddenly turned negative. Isbae U even questioned his fellow content creator, Mr. Macaroni, \"Is this the end?\" due to the powerful influence of influential individuals in his life. The article highlights the harsh criticism Isbae U faced from people who previously supported him, emphasizing that the public is judgmental and vocal.\n\nTo overcome this, Isbae U focused on improving his craft and becoming a better person, prioritizing entertainment for his audience. He stepped back from sharing personal details and continued providing them with content. His goal with interviews was not just to ask typical questions but to reveal a different side of celebrities to the public. Isbae U expressed a desire to interview former President Donald Trump, stating, \"The idea of Curiosity Made Me Ask is to show you another part of this celebrity you've not seen.\"\n\nIn 2022, the gossip site GistLover accused Isbae U of refusing to pay a woman who claimed he had promised to send her money after explicit video calls. The woman also shared explicit videos of Isbae U, demanding they be posted due to his refusal to pay. Isbae U later issued a public apology. The author, Adetutu, has three years of experience in publishing stories on various subjects, including gender, health, education, metro, and fact-checking.",
  "summary": "Content creator Adebayo Ridwan, popularly known as Isbae U, has opened up about the difficult period he experienced when he was caught up in a controversy involving sex-for-roles allegations and leaked videos. During this period, Isbae U said the backlash made him fear that his career was coming to an end. He stated that those Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Isbae U faced a sex-for-roles scandal and leaked videos in 2022",
    "He feared his career might end due to backlash and negative reactions",
    "Isbae U focused on improving craft, prioritizing audience entertainment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "I thought my career ended after 2022 sex scandal — Isbae U",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/i-thought-my-career-ended-after-2022-sex-scandal-isbae-u-9544740",
        "published": "2026-09-24T11:28:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}