Odumodublvck and A-Q Exchange Fiery Christmas Shots as Rap Feud Escalates

The Nigerian hip-hop space has anything but festive calm this Christmas, as tensions between Odumodublvck and veteran rapper A-Q spill aggressively into public view.

What started as post-concert banter following Skepta’s Capital Machine homecoming show in Abuja has now snowballed into one of the most intense rap clashes of the year. At the centre of it are two artists from opposing generations and philosophies: Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, and respected lyricist Gilbert Bani, better known as A-Q.

How the Latest Chapter Unfolded

On Sunday, December 21, Odumodublvck reignited the simmering rivalry with a blunt social media post questioning A-Q’s relevance in today’s rap scene. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), the Headies Next Rated winner mocked the veteran rapper’s alleged lack of bookings and took aim at award institutions for recognising what he described as “propaganda artistes.”

The post immediately went viral, drawing sharp reactions from fans and industry watchers alike.

A-Q Fires Back

A-Q, who exited Chocolate City in 2020 to pursue an independent career, wasted no time in responding. The 39-year-old rapper delivered a scathing rebuttal, accusing Odumodublvck of depending heavily on co-signs, collaborations, and industry structures to remain relevant. He also suggested that Odumodublvck’s recent outbursts stem from contractual frustrations rather than systemic injustice.

The exchange quickly crossed from competitive sparring into deeply personal territory.

Awards, Status and Clashing Ideologies

Ironically, both rappers are Headies Award winners, though they represent different schools of Nigerian rap. A-Q’s 2021 Lyricist on the Roll win cemented his reputation as a technical purist, while Odumodublvck has enjoyed a meteoric rise, picking up Rookie of the Year, Best Rap Single, and the coveted Next Rated award at the 17th Headies in 2025.

Their clash reflects more than ego — it highlights a wider divide between old-school lyricism and the new-age, performance-driven rap culture Odumodublvck champions.

Shots at Chocolate City and M.I Abaga

The feud soon expanded beyond A-Q. Odumodublvck shifted his focus to Chocolate City as a label, accusing it of damaging artists and operating with exploitative intent. He also dismissed claims that Skepta’s presence was key to his success, controversially invoking M.I Abaga’s name in the process.

This wasn’t Odumodublvck’s first public clash with Chocolate City leadership. Weeks earlier, he had openly criticised M.I and accused the label’s founders of hypocrisy amid his ongoing issues with Blaqbonez.

The Legal Undercurrent

Beneath the online theatrics lies a more serious backdrop. The conflict is entangled with legal disputes involving Native Records and Chocolate City. In November, Chocolate City’s Head of A&R and Blaqbonez’s manager, Olayinka Onobun, filed a criminal intimidation suit against Odumodublvck, alleging threatening behaviour online.

The rapper is also facing a separate civil case over an alleged physical altercation with a photographer in late 2024 — matters that continue to cast a shadow over the feud.

More Than Just Rap Beef

At its core, this standoff is about power, control, and how the Nigerian music industry should function. Odumodublvck insists that established labels suppress emerging artists through restrictive contracts and legal pressure. A-Q, however, maintains that the issue is personal conduct, not the system itself.

As the year closes, the feud shows no sign of cooling off — and with court cases ongoing and egos fully engaged, Nigerian hip-hop may be heading into 2026 with its most polarising rivalry yet.