Rudeboy Hits Back At Troll Who Called Him “Empty Millionaire”

Rudeboy online clash X user erupts after Paul Okoye dismisses critic and tells him to focus on personal work in heated exchange

Popular Nigerian singer and member of the P-Square duo, Paul Okoye, known as Rudeboy, on Monday, 4 May 2026, sparked widespread reactions online following a heated exchange on X, formerly Twitter, with an unidentified user who criticised his public stance on national issues.

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Rudeboy in fierce exchange with X user, exchange began after the critic described the singer as a “useless and empty millionaire” and accused him of being indifferent to Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges.

The user further argued that celebrities of his status should play a more active role in national development.

Responding sharply, Rudeboy dismissed the remarks and rejected the expectation placed on entertainers to shoulder responsibility for governance or economic reforms.

The singer urged the critic to focus on personal productivity rather than shifting societal frustrations onto public figures.

“Go and work!” he fired back, a blunt response that quickly went viral and intensified debate across social media platforms.

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The exchange has since generated mixed reactions online, with supporters defending the singer’s stance while others insisted that public figures carry a moral responsibility to engage in national discourse.