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Ruger faces backlash over controversial tweet targeted at women
Written by AaronWeb on April 19, 2024
Ruger faces backlash over controversial tweet targeted at women
Nigerian musician Michael Adebayo Olayinka, better known as Ruger, caused a stir online with a now-deleted tweet aimed at women during a boat trip to Ilashe.
In the tweet, Ruger controversially stated, “Anything that leads you onto my boat to Ilashe, your bikini must adjust. It’s not just content you’re coming to film, baby.” The tweet garnered swift condemnation from social media users concerned about its implications for promoting rape culture.
Ruger’s remarks sparked a debate online, with many calling for accountability and awareness regarding such attitudes. Despite the tweet’s deletion, it serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible communication, especially for public figures.
This incident highlights the power and influence of social media in shaping conversations around sensitive issues. As Ruger navigates the fallout from his controversial statement, it underscores the need for artists and influencers to exercise caution and sensitivity in their online interactions.
An X user, Chika jones, wrote: āRuger once sang ā ābounce your body or we bounce you out. Omo no scream no too shout.ā I liked the song, and I rationalized the lines. Line 1 ā could just be ānormalā Naija party talk. Line 2 ā could just be sex.
āThen he tweeted and deleted this. Rape culture is insidious.ā
@aziening said, āLove that Ruger is allowing himself to be egged on by āfansā on this app. They have nothing to lose. He has the remains of a career that hasnāt even really taken off. When e red, theyāll make noise for him for two days and move on. He should continue.ā
In a new post also on X, Ruger claimed a member of his team deleted the post.
He wrote, āI didnāt delete anything ooo. Just woke up and found out someone on my team deleted my tweet. They are paranoid haha. I go retweet am ā any girl wey I carry go ilashe go shift bikini. No be only content you come shoot for here baby.āĀ
In another post, he wrote, āConsent is key.ā
Recall that the singer recently parted ways with his former label, accusing them of using his money to fund up-and-coming artists, saying he couldnāt endure that for five more years.
