Nigerian singer BNXN has fired back at American rapper Fat Joe after the latter made comments about his stage name during a podcast. Fat Joe, speaking alongside Jamaican dancehall icon Buju Banton, referred to BNXN as a “fake Buju,” implying that BNXN had to change his name after being called out.
BNXN Responds on Social Media
BNXN took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the remarks, criticizing what he described as misinformation about African music and its artists. He told Fat Joe to “educate yourself” and defended his artistic identity.
The Podcast Comments
During the podcast, Fat Joe reportedly suggested that BNXN’s original stage name, Buju, was a copy of Buju Banton’s name, leading to the change to BNXN. The comment sparked backlash from fans of African music.
BNXN’s Message
In his post, BNXN emphasized the need for respect and understanding of African music culture, urging international artists to do their research before making dismissive statements. He did not hold back in expressing his disappointment.
The exchange has generated widespread discussion online, with many supporting BNXN’s stance against what they see as cultural ignorance.
