{
  "id": 9544740,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T11:28:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/i-thought-my-career-ended-after-2022-sex-scandal-isbae-u/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Content creator Adebayo Ridwan, known as Isbae U, recently shared his experience of a 2022 sex scandal controversy that threatened to end his career, according to various reports. Isbae U recounted feeling frightened that his professional life would come to an end after being accused of exchanging sex for roles and having leaked videos shared online. He admitted that once positive comments about him turned into negative ones, he questioned whether the scandal would spell the end of his career. Mr Macaroni, another content creator, helped Isbae U navigate through this difficult period, as the popular figure expressed how influential people can be in one's life, especially when they turn their backs on someone facing adversity. To overcome the situation, Isbae U focused on improving his craft and becoming a better person, saying he redirected his efforts towards providing entertainment. He also refrained from posting about his personal life, choosing instead to focus on entertaining his audience. Isbae U explained that the aim of his interviews series, \"Curiosity Made Me Ask,\" was not just to ask celebrities typical questions but to unveil a different side of them to the public. He expressed his desire to interview former President Donald Trump. In 2022, Isbae U faced allegations of refusing to pay a woman who claimed he had promised to send her money after making explicit video calls together. The gossip site GistLover reported this issue, alleging that Isbae U had shared explicit videos of himself, demanding their publication. Subsequently, Isbae U publicly apologized for the incident.",
  "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:…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-24T10:54:41.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "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."
}