What began as a straightforward online argument has now devolved into accusations, backstabbing, and a struggle for control of the hearts of followers and internet users.
The new feud began after Portable uploaded a video criticizing VDM for continuously criticizing President Bola Tinubu over the nation’s economic issues, despite the fact that the two have never been pals. Additionally, he asserted that the latter was purportedly exploiting the unfortunate demise of the late Mohbad to attract attention.
VDM retaliated with a diss tune called “Ole,” which translates to “Thief.” He made reference to Portable’s prior police arrest and accusations of stealing phones and a tricycle in the song.
In a different video, VDM released a second diss track and said that he had created a seven-track EP. He called Portable a thief once more in the video and urged people to work hard so they don’t have to steal tricycles (keke).
VDM showed an old video of Portable being assaulted and swarmed after reportedly stealing a tricycle and phone and added a bespoke dance motion to go with the diss song to heighten the drama.
Not one to back down from a fight, Portable, who has recorded a lot of trash songs during arguments, lost his temper at how fans were reacting to the song. Later, he made a strong debut with “VDM Oromadiye,” his own diss track. In it, he made fun of VDM’s lowly origins and asserted that his mother was a prostitute. Additionally, he asserted that he was set up and never committed theft.
He claimed in a video that although the alleged theft occurred in 2020, his career had since taken off.
“Your children will suffer if you all call me a thief,” he continued. Yahaya Bello stole money but was not imprisoned, and Emefiele stole money but was not assaulted. But they’re calling me a thief. Everyone is a thief; only the one who is apprehended is called such.
Additionally, he asserted that VDM’s attacks were motivated by his overt support for the president. Then, claiming to have filed a petition against VDM, he urged the police, EFCC, and the president’s son, Seyi, to take him into custody.
After VDM released “Zazoo ft. All My Gees,” which he claimed was the third and final diss track, the feud intensified even further.
VDM reiterated his previous accusation that Portable was a robber in the song, calling him “dirty and smelly.” Additionally, he boasted that he and his followers, known as The Ratels, were in charge of social media, which he described as the “fourth arm of government.”
Several young people, okadas, and tricycle drivers performed choreographed dances in the accompanying music video, which was filmed on the streets. “After this, I will leave him alone since he is already crying,” the caption said.
Portable’s response, on the other hand, was completely different. The singer was seen carrying out what looked like a ritual in a video that went viral. He invoked curses after praying for wealth and blessings while holding a horn-like device covered in red cloth.
“May the spirit bless those who love me, but may anyone who calls me a thief be driven insane and suffer,” he said. Those who despise me won’t be happy.
The performer continued by providing gin, kola nuts, and a live chicken.
The fans appear to be enjoying the entertainment the “beef” is producing, as neither VDM nor Portable are prepared to shut down.
