Rapper Oladips laments being penniless despite having a hit song ‘Lalakukulala’
Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji aka Oladips has opened up on one of the reasons he left his former record label, EDGE Records owned by rapper Reminisce.
The rapper, who was recently rumoured dead, explained some of his challenges as a young musician in the music industry.
The self-acclaimed ‘Omo Iya Aje’ revealed how he had no food to eat at home at a time when his song ‘Lalakukulala’ was one of the biggest hits in Nigeria.
The singer accused his former label of nonchalant attitude towards his brand which eventually caused his departure.
“I had a song as big as Lalakukulala, I dey hungry for house,” said Oladips. “I didn’t get any advance payment when signing the record deal. I had one of the biggest songs in Nigeria and I no dey go anywhere (shows) I dey house.
“When I signed the contract I was just an upcoming but I had a lawyer who saw through the contract. What I was all about was the platform because it was Reminisce. I already had a loyal fanbase and I said no matter how bad the contract is I would have blown up in six months.”
Death rumour
His management announced on his official Instagram page on Wednesday, the 15th day of November, 2023 that his death occured in a statement that reads: “We are saddened to inform the general public that Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji aka 0LADIPS has passed away yesterday Nov’14th Tuesday evening, at exactly 10:14 pm. We are still in shock as we speak! For over 2 years he has kept his battles within himself, his body is now with his family & funeral services will be announced as it is concluded!
Days after his rumoured death, Oladips showed up to prove that he is alive and well.
He resolved the controversy that surrounded his death rumour when he posted a video on his Instagram story on Thursday, the 23rd day of November, 2023 showing him vibing to a song from his new album, ‘Superhero Adugbo’.
Captioning the video, he wrote, “Proof of life.”
Also in a video, captioned in Yoruba language “Orisha bi Iya Kosi” (There is no deity like a mother), he was seen casually lounging outside a house with an elderly woman, who is believed to be his grandmother.
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