Odumodublvck Fires Back at Critics, Declares ‘Declan Rice’ Most Culturally Impactful Nigerian Hip-Hop Song Globally

Controversial Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has hit back at critics of his unique rap style, claiming that they are simply “intimidated” by his meteoric rise and cultural impact.

In a recent interview on The Beat 99.9 FM in Lagos, the Declan Rice hitmaker boasted that his 2023 breakout song is the most culturally significant Nigerian hip-hop record ever released. He argued that no Nigerian rap song in the last two decades has made a comparable global impact.

“Which hip-hop song has had more impact in the last 20 years? In the history of Nigerian hip-hop, no Nigerian song has had more impact in the world like ‘Declan Rice,’” Odumodublvck said. “It is the biggest digital asset on Arsenal Football Club ever on social media. Check it.”

The rapper pointed to the use of Declan Rice by Arsenal to unveil the midfielder’s record-breaking transfer from West Ham in July 2023 as evidence of the song’s wide-reaching influence. He also called out those who question his credentials as a rapper.

“They said I’m not a rapper. That’s a fallacy. That’s ungrateful. And God will punish all of them,” he added.

Odumodublvck further defended his versatility, referencing his recent collaboration with Larry G on Good Devil Wells White and his ability to rap in English, Vernacular, and Patois.

“If aspiring rappers try to sound like me, they often get discouraged by negative comments. But we’ve delivered A1 verses in every language,” he said. “They want to talk down on it because they feel intimidated.”