Nigerian singer BNXN has responded strongly to American rapper Fat Joe after comments he made about Afrobeats sparked backlash across the music scene.
Fat Joe claimed during a recent podcast that the genre began in Jamaica.
He also suggested BNXN changed his former stage name, Buju, because of Jamaican dancehall star Buju Banton.
BNXN took to X to push back against the claims, urging the rapper to understand African music better before making public statements about it.
He accused Fat Joe of spreading misinformation and expressed frustration over how the comments misrepresented the genre and its artists.
He also added a personal remark, linking the negativity toward African music to criticism of the rapper’s appearance.
The exchange quickly spread online, with fans reacting in different ways.
Some supported BNXN for defending Afrobeats, while others debated the tone of his response as conversations about the global origins of the genre continue.
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