TVC E. Nigerian hip hop legend MI Abaga releases third mixtape, the Illegal Music 3, and receives mixed reactions from fans and critics. So Abaga gets on Twitter to defend his craft, saying he is better than most American rappers of today.
MI Abaga is a Chocolate City music rapper and executive. The self-acclaimed Chairman is widely regarded as one of the greatest hip hop artistes in 21st century Africa.
In a set of tweets, the Chairman rapper spoke about being better than most American rappers out there today. He then reacted to Twitter users who compared him to Pusha T and J Cole, and the frenzy in the wake of this has been nothing short of newsworthy.
See some of his tweets below:
”If IM3 is better than these Yankee rappers albums will you guys be honest and say the truth?”
”Any rapper.. Can you name a mixtape in Yankee better than IM2 over the last 5 years!?”
”One day we should have an open discussion with HIPHOP fans in Naij..where we discuss comparing our music to that in the states.”
”Won’t argue oh!! But if J Cole made IM2.. We would be having different convo”
”Lot of great rap projects.. All I’m saying is IM2 is as great as all those..”
”Bro.. Not trying to start no drama on Twitter.. But I respectfully decline that Push will go there with me bar wise”
”Since yesterday people have said everything to me about my comments on IM2.. I respect all opinions that are respectful.. Here’s mine”
”IM2 took at least 10 rappers no one had heard of and put them on the map.. Name a Yankee mixtape that has done same.”
”There are many great rappers in the states.. I agree with that.. Sirs ..With all humility ..I am as great or greater than 95 percent of them”
