Nigerian music superstar Davido opened up about an unusual and startling encounter with an online troll who was allegedly paid to shade him online.
In a recent interview, Nigerian music superstar Davido shared a shocking story about his experience with online trolling. The singer, who is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated fifth studio album 5IVE, discussed how he has faced relentless online attacks, particularly from trolls allegedly linked to his rivals, Wizkid and Burna Boy.
Davido revealed that even international music icons like Nicki Minaj and Victoria Monét have reached out to him, expressing concern over the negative attention he’s received online. He recounted a particular incident where he was live on social media when a troll, who seemed to be targeting him on behalf of his competitors, began throwing harsh remarks. Determined to confront the person behind the comments, Davido revealed he paid $5,000 to track the individual down.
When the troll was eventually located, Davido was surprised by the man’s response. Instead of continuing the attacks, the troll begged for forgiveness, explaining that trolling was his livelihood and that he was paid to spread negativity and shade Davido online. The hosts of the interview expressed astonishment at the lengths some individuals go to in order to tear down successful artists.
The encounter sparked an online debate, with fans and social media users discussing the toxic nature of online trolling and its impact on artists.
Video: “I paid $5,000 to identify a twitter troll. I met him, he started begging. Saying, he insults me daily because it pays his bills.”
— Davido on Wizkid and Burna Boy fans.pic.twitter.com/M9Ele4Khsb
— Trending Explained (@TrendingEx) April 9, 2025
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