‘Educate yourself’ – BNXN tackles Fat Joe over claims Jamaica started Afrobeats
Nigerian singer BNXN has responded sharply to American rapper Fat Joe’s recent claims regarding the origins of Afrobeats.
In a recent podcast, Fat Joe asserted that Afrobeats originated in Jamaica and suggested that BNXN changed his stage name from Buju due to the influence of Jamaican dancehall artist Buju Banton. These statements have sparked controversy and prompted a reaction from BNXN.
On Thursday, BNXN took to his X account to criticize Fat Joe, urging the rapper to gain a better understanding of African music. He further suggested that Fat Joe’s negative views on African artists are affecting his health.
“Educate yourself, bozo @fatjoe,” BNXN wrote. He also expressed concern about the implications of misinformation on Fat Joe’s well-being, stating, “The hate in your heart and your misinformation about African music and its artists is why your chromosomes are all f**ked up.”
The exchange highlights ongoing discussions about the roots and influences of musical genres across cultures.
