Social Media Trends: Burna Boy and Cubana Chief Priest Clash Over Financial Struggles, Wealth, and Public Personas

A heated feud has erupted between Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy and socialite Cubana Chief Priest, centered around alleged mockery of Burna Boy’s past financial struggles. The dispute began after Chief Priest reportedly made disparaging remarks about Burna Boy’s humble beginnings, prompting the Grammy-winning musician to publicly respond.

Owerri Airport 2018. We rise by lifting others. #30BG pic.twitter.com/thGzgyBWhn

— Chief Priest (@RealChiefPriest) January 4, 2025

Burna Boy defended his journey to fame, highlighting his rise from adversity and offering financial support to Chief Priest’s brother as a pointed reminder of his current success.

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BURNA BOY DON COOK DAVIDO. 😭 pic.twitter.com/0tg7LB4OWJ

— benny. (@benny7gg) January 3, 2025

In a social media post, Burna Boy emphasized his self-made status and dismissed any attempts to undermine his achievements.

Breaking News: “Burnaboy you must Prove to the entire World that you are not a Coward by arresting Cubana Chiefpriest the same way you arrested Speed Darlington for Saying the Baby Oil Diddy Banter” – Akpi’s Lawyer Cries out pic.twitter.com/0Ejezluk91

— Gossip Mill Nigeria (@GossipMillNaija) January 4, 2025

However, the feud has drawn criticism, with some accusing Burna Boy of hypocrisy. Observers pointed out that the artist had previously pursued legal action in similar conflicts but chose a different approach this time, leading to questions about consistency in celebrity disputes.

Now that Cubana Chief Priest has used the Diddy line, will Burna boy arrest him too or na only poor man like Akpi deserve jail term? pic.twitter.com/c4Bkkq0nBY

— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) January 3, 2025

The clash has sparked widespread debate online, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the ethics of public feuds and the role of wealth in shaping celebrity narratives. Social media posts contrasting Burna Boy’s and Chief Priest’s past and present have further fueled the rivalry, with many commenting on the performative nature of their dispute.

Shaming humble beginnings can never pass as an insult to me.

The Burna Boy’s story is a reflection of hard work & growth.

From N1m in 2018 to rejecting a Dubai gig worth $1m.

Above all, this is a story that should inspire all young men. 🙏🏻

— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) January 4, 2025

As the feud unfolds, it continues to ignite conversations about the dynamics of fame, wealth, and the responsibility of public figures to set positive examples.

Burna Boy had his low days and humble beginnings but you can’t clown him for being a real hustler. Putting his sweat and blood into this music thing and making it against all odds is a big deal. That’s a true champ!!

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) January 4, 2025

While some see the conflict as a reflection of deeper issues within celebrity culture, others view it as a spectacle underscoring the complexities of personal and professional rivalries in the age of social media.

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This Cubana Chief Priest clabback to Burna Boy go too sweet Davido. Burna Boy picked fight with the wrongest person. Chief Priest that is kukuma shameless and has nothing to lose. 💀💀💀

— Aji Bussu Onye Mpiawa azụ 🇨🇮 (@AfamDeluxo) January 3, 2025

“Burna was poor and broke” is not a jab. You can’t mock a successful person for once being poor. That is a credit to their success.

You people are terrible at throwing shade, considering it is easy to shade Burna. This is a curse of centring everything around money.

— Sir Dickson (@Wizarab10) January 4, 2025