Popular Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has ignited a heated online debate following his controversial comments about Brazilian and Real Madrid football star Vinicius Jr., who recently lost to Spanish midfielder Rodri in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings.
The Ballon d’Or ceremony, held on October 28, saw Manchester City’s Rodri unexpectedly claim the award, disappointing many fans who had anticipated a win for Vinicius Jr.
Reacting to the result, Odumodublvck posted a video from his studio, where he was seen singing “mumu” and “ewu” – derogatory Nigerian slang – seemingly directed at Vinicius. The post came shortly after Vinicius expressed his commitment to continue putting in his best despite the results. The rapper’s remarks sparked outrage among Vinicius’s fans and broader football enthusiasts, many of whom felt his comments were unwarranted and disrespectful.
Critics took to social media to defend Vinicius, highlighting his significant contributions to Real Madrid’s recent successes and arguing that he deserved a higher ranking than Rodri. Some fans went so far as to question Odumodublvck’s understanding of football, suggesting he had overstepped his boundaries as a musician by criticizing an esteemed athlete.
The backlash intensified after Odumodublvck responded to his critics with a series of defensive posts, asserting his right to share his views. He went on to post a meme featuring a photoshopped image of Vinicius, which led to further criticism, with some accusing him of insensitivity and even labeling his post as racially offensive.
Checkout posts showing banters between Odumodublvck and Vinicius fans below:
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— INDUSTRY MACHINE (@Odumodublvck_) October 28, 2024
CANT LIE THIS IS FUNNY 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/gW89ASNk6I
— INDUSTRY MACHINE (@Odumodublvck_) October 28, 2024
Odumodu Black getting dragged by fans after posting this 👇👇 picture of Vinicius Jr after he got snubbed for the Balond'or. pic.twitter.com/8s8awkW6oV
— Top Naija Life (@TopNaijaLife) October 29, 2024