Davido and Erigga Clash Over 'Family Money' Debate

On September 3, 2023, Afrobeats star Davido responded to rapper Erigga following a post by Erigga on X, which praised musicians who achieved success without family wealth. Erigga's message stated, “Shoutout to all the musicians who don’t come from family money and had to grind for every single dollar they earn.” Although he did not mention Davido by name, the post prompted a strong reaction from Davido, who defended musicians from wealthy families, stating, “No be we say make your pops no guard o.

Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top. Comot here with that your useless motivation … imbecile.” He later added, “Deep down who like poverty?” Erigga questioned Davido's reaction, asking, “NA SHOUTOUT TO THE ONES WHEN GET IT OUT THE MUD WITHOUT FAMILY MONEY DEY MAKE DAVID CRASH OUT?” This exchange sparked a wider discussion on X regarding wealth, privilege, and the challenges faced in the Nigerian music industry.