A heated online spat has broken out between Celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest and Grammy Award Winner Burna Boy, with both stars openly exchanging insults and jabs on their Instagram stories.
The drama began when Burna Boy made a post on Instagram, referring to Cubana Chief Priest as “Owerri Rick Ross”, which was widely interpreted as a jab at the celebrity barman, a close friend to Afrobeats singer Davido.
In the post, Burna wrote, “No forget say u be Azaman o And dem don gbe your plug wey him name na ‘Omo Igbo’ for ATL and na u be next #OwerriRickyrozay.
Cubana Chief Priest not ready to back down, clapped back at Burna Boy via series of post, claiming the singer winning a Grammy is linked to having a relationship with American rapper Diddy.
His words; “Diddy oil the fastest way to PTSD. you never see anything, you and your bend down collect Grammy.”
Cubana Chief Priest also stated in one of his posts, that Burna Boy was owing debt for jewelry.
He wrote, “The Ferrari’s. The London jewelers debt. I’m coming. I have long waited for this moment. Osubrileeee oooo”
Burna Boy through one of his post, denied the allegations, insisting that he pays for all his purchases.
“You don score yourself. Everybody in Lagos knows my style. all my shit paid for, sometimes cash sef. If not I for dey all the blogs by now for owing debts like your boss. Go to Cooscharis and service any of your stolen cars abeg I wan see something. “Rooozaaay Igbo voice”. Make I relax actually , I no want make you go jail.”
Cubana Chief Priest continued the brawl as he shared old videos of Burna Boy performing at one of his events. He further claimed he paid Burna Boy ₦1 million in 2018 to perform as a backup artist at his birthday party, suggesting Burna’s current success is recent compared to his long-standing wealth.
“Owerri Rick Ross, What a blessing !!!!. See where dem dey rate me put. Me & Rosay #CpNosmall.
“2018 na 1m naira I pay you to perform as back up artist for my birthday. I get pictures & videos where you dey perform for me. I go lie for you. We don dey chop this money before you meet us for queue be humble small boy.”
He also added “It’s so clear because how is it even possible that someone who brags to be so rich go dey live in so much pain. Wetin dey pain you ? Shebi na you be African princess. Only you rush bend down collect Grammy only you still dey cry. Oil full your Grammy we know how painful it was that’s why you want everybody to feel the pain with you. You really suffer I understand you.”
The spat has since sparked reactions online, with alot of fans watching as their favourite celebrities continue their exchange of words.
Photo Credits: Cubana Chief Priest/ Burna boy Instagram