Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has addressed the moment his microphone was abruptly cut off during his acceptance speech at the 2025 Headies Awards a move that sparked debate both in the audience and across social media platforms.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on April 29, the rapper offered a calm but pointed response to the incident, clarifying that he holds no ill will toward the award organizers, despite the disruption.
“I was talking about Jesus, and they tried to shut me down. I am a hundred percent sure that if I was talking about His Excellency Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, I would not have been cut off,” Odumodublvck wrote.
“I genuinely have no bad blood towards the Headies; rather, I am grateful they put my mic back on to spread the gospel. Jesus is king. He is before now and forever.”
I WAS TALKING ABOUT JESUS AND THEY TRIED TO SHUT ME DOWN.
— INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️ (@Odumodublvck_) April 29, 2025
I AM HUNDRED PERCENT SURE THAT IF I WAS TALKING ABOUT HIS EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO- OLU I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CUT OFF.
I GENUINELY HAVE NO BAD BLOOD TOWARDS THE HEADIES,
RATHER, I AM GRATEFUL THEY PUT MY MIC…
The moment in question occurred as the 31-year-old rapper accepted the prestigious Next Rated award one of the biggest honors of the night. Odumodublvck clinched the title ahead of other notable nominees: Shallipopi, Qing Madi, Ayo Maff, and Nasboi.
His award was presented by Afrobeats luminary Davido, himself a recipient of the same prize back in 2013. But as Odumodublvck launched into a passionate speech—centered around his faith the microphone was unexpectedly cut off, only to be restored moments later, allowing him to finish.
While many viewers initially chalked up the interruption to time constraints, the rapper’s own interpretation has since ignited a wave of discourse online.
The reactions were swift and polarized.
One user criticized what they called religious overreach:
“Sometimes you dey overdo… you need to respect other faiths in the building. This attitude of forcing beliefs on people needs to stop.”
Others called out a perceived contradiction between his music and his public faith-based remarks:
“No, drop this virtue-signaling performance. I can’t recall any song you’ve done that honors Jesus. You can’t mix cultism and sex in your music, then invoke Jesus for applause.”
Still, some saw his expression of faith as valid, even if unorthodox.
The controversy underscores a broader tension in Nigerian entertainment, where public displays of faith particularly Christianity are common, but not without scrutiny, especially when they come from artists whose musical themes are more street than sanctuary.
FIRST RAPPER TO WIN THE NEXT RATED AWARD
— INDUSTRY MACHINE ⚙️ (@Odumodublvck_) April 29, 2025
HIP HOP LEGACY.
I THOUGHT THAT BY NOW ELDEE,MODE 9 & NIGGA RAW WOULD HAVE SENT ME A BOTTLE OF SHAYO COUPLED WITH WORDS OF APPRECIATION BUT NO,
I WILL PUSH IT TO VECTOR,THE ABAGA BROTHERS & NAETO C (MY COUSIN)
WHEN I SEE EACH AND…
For now, Odumodublvck appears unbothered by the backlash. With a major award under his belt and a growing platform, he seems focused more on his message than the noise.
