Popular musician Speed Darlington found himself at the center of a heated confrontation at a shopping mall in Ajah, Lagos State.
When fans recognized the artist inside the mall, they approached him for a photo opportunity.
Things took an unexpected turn, however, when Speed Darlington allegedly demanded N5,000 from each fan before agreeing to take pictures with them.
Fans were outraged and began hurling insults at the artist after being insulted and taken aback by his request.
One lady in the audience mocked his choice of footwear and remarked sarcastically that he had not achieved the level of fame he thought he had.
In the midst of the chaos, a man questioned Speed Darlington’s worth and his audacity in demanding payment from his fans.
In response, the rapper slammed the fans for following him around the mall, expressing his displeasure with the situation.
A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media, adding to the controversy and drawing attention to the altercation.
The clip depicts Speed Darlington’s heated exchange with the disappointed fans, emphasizing the tensions and emotions involved.
As word of the incident spread, it sparked a debate among Speed Darlington fans and followers, with many expressing their displeasure and criticizing the artist’s behavior.
Some argued that charging fans for a photo opportunity was unreasonable and went against the spirit of fan appreciation.
See below:
Drama upfolds as Speed Darlington demands payment for fan photos (Video)
Seun_dreams: I wan make this guy and portable jam for somewhere😭
Mcee_a1: This guy is so real! He no really send anybody papa !!
Heavlybaga: It’s funny how love quickly turns into hate when people don’t get what they want.
__sweet_annie: 😂🤣 where is the lie!? “You know me, I no know you” lmaoooo
Ebuzztv: As Yoruba get Portable na so Igbo get Speed Darlington 😂😂😂 Both of them are IdamuAdugbo
Iamnasboi: The only celebrity wey fit fans. Only fans 😍
Zakarieeshat3: Lol. Even 2k I no go pay to take pictures with Beyonce. Akpi ti hungry 😂
Korede_lagos: Chris Brown has been collecting money from his fans to snap, e no make news… na when our own Energy god wan collect small change una come dey put ‘Breaking News’. You can always use what you have to get what you want sometimes
By Ejoh Esther
