“Is Oladips Really Dead?” Speculations As Rapper’s Album Drops Less Than 2 Days After His Demise

“Is Oladips Really Dead?” Speculations As Rapper’s Album Drops Less Than 2 Days After His Demise

  • Oladips' management has dropped the rapper's last project before his death, dubbed Superhero Omo Adugbo
  • The album, which was released on Thursday, had 17 tracks and featured the late Dagrin’s brother TROD
  • The album release has, however, sparked mixed reactions as many claimed Oladips' death may have been a stunt to promote the new project
  • In a chat with Legit.ng, singer Phemz shared a possible reason Oladips pulled a death stunt

Rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji Oladips' management has caused a buzz on social media after they dropped his new album Superhero Omo Adugbo on major streaming platforms on Thursday, November 16.

The new album contained 17 tracks, one of which featured the late Dagrin’s brother, TROD.

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Oladips' album Superhero Omo Adugbo is out. Credit: @oladipsoflife
Source: Instagram

Legit.ng recalls reporting that Oladips, in an old video, revealed he delayed the album because he wanted the late Mohbad to get justice.

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However, the release of the new album two days after his death has sparked speculations on social media.

Check out the tracklist below:

Oladip's management's recent action has made many assume his death may be fake, as singer Skiibii made headlines by faking his death in 2015.

Mixed reactions trail Oladips' new album release

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions from netizens on the singer's page.

iamtrinityguy:

"I just wish all this Na prank."

attitude_rap:

"Is oladips really dead ? brr please reply your DM tell me it’s a prank."

razzy.richie:

"If you believe Oladips is not dead yet hit the button."

sammydray8702:

"Haa Omo people go begin show yeye love now."

bhadboi2theend:

"You’re no more. May GOD ALMIGHTY be with you."

ayam_pikoh_official:

"Bro Ola You For No Do This Cos You Know Your Disciples Loves You So Much And Am Actually One Of Them i know this is how you type please talk to me me seeing small letters here breaks my heart."

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bee_jay_wrld:

"Bro died yesterday album out today swear I don’t believe this."

ohgee_luxury:

"Make unn see as the stream go reach 1billio mean while they didn’t support him when he was alive."

anti_abiba:

"The fact that he doesn’t have anyone featured on this tract aside trod says a lot."

He likely had issues with promoting his songs ­ - Phemz

Singer Phemz stated that Oladips pulled a death stunt to promote his new album, having seen the stream the late Mohbad generated after his demise.

Phemz said:

"I guess he had issues with promotion and all, and he felt the only way to boost his brand and fetch himself Streams upon streams, was to fake his own death, having seen the music streaming income Mohbad's death generated.
"Going forward, it would be hard for people to believe any confession of being depressed by celebrities because we all would think it's just another publicity stunt."

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Zlatan Ibile mourns Oladips

Legit.ng recently reported that Zlatan Ibile also penned a moving tribute to Oladips.

Zlatan expressed the hurt of losing his best friend, who they both started their music career.

The Zanku boss also shared his last chat with the late rapper. However, some netizens accused him of showing fake love.

Source: Legit.ng

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Olumide Alake (Entertainment Editor) Olumide Alake is a Lifestyle and Entertainment Journalist with 6 years of experience in news media. He holds an awarded certificate from the Editorial CDS during his service year. He has worked with some online media outfits notable are Naijaloaded, Jaguda, Kemifilani. Olumide bagged an award for the best exclusive article at Legit.ng and Best Entertainer Editor 2023. Contact: olumide.alake@corp.legit.ng