Burna Boy Files Legal Notice Over Defamatory X Tweet Linking Him To Sean Diddy
OpenLife Nigeria reports that Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy, whose real name is Ebunoluwa Damini Ogulu, has initiated legal proceedings against an X (formerly Twitter) user, @mirexmoses, over a controversial post made in December 2025. The post allegedly contained defamatory claims regarding the Afrobeats star’s relationship with American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
DEMAND FOR TAKEDOWN
Burna Boy’s legal team, Templars Law Firm, issued a formal demand letter to @mirexmoses on January 26, 2026, describing the post as “malicious, hate-infused, and/or misleading.” The letter instructed the user to remove the tweet immediately and confirm the deletion via a specified email within 48 hours, warning that non-compliance would result in formal legal action.
In the letter, the law firm outlined Burna Boy’s achievements, noting he is a Grammy Award-winning artist, a four-time BET Best International Act winner, and the first African artist to have two albums surpass 1 billion streams on a streaming platform.
The letter also highlighted Burna Boy’s recognition by Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Apple Music, as well as his receipt of Nigeria’s national honor of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (“MFR”) for contributions to the entertainment industry.
THE SPECIFIC TWEET IN QUESTION, POSTED BY @MIREXMOSES
ON DECEMBER 7, 2025, READ:
“I just finished Sean Combs Netflix series documentary and I have a theory that Diddy didn’t support Burna Boy as a matter of free time because he loves or loved his music, Diddy was going to collect, it was a matter of time”
Templars Law Firm described the tweet as “libelous, as its content is not only untrue but unsubstantiated,” and stated that its continued presence “is injurious to the esteemed reputation of our Client and continues to lower our Client’s estimation in the minds of right-thinking members of the global community.”
THE CONTROVERSY BEHIND THE TWEET
The tweet by @mirexmoses resurfaced online after the Netflix release of a documentary series on Sean “Diddy” Combs. The post speculated that Diddy’s past support of Burna Boy was not motivated by admiration for his music but rather by an eventual personal or professional gain a concept referred to in the post as “going to collect.”
Though the exact nature of the claim was vague, it implied that Diddy’s interactions with Burna Boy may have involved strategic or financial motivations beyond a typical professional relationship.
PUBLIC REACTIONS
The legal move has elicited mixed responses from fans and the wider online community. Some praised Burna Boy, popularly known as Odogwu, for defending his reputation, suggesting that such decisive action could deter online defamation.
Others contrasted Burna Boy’s approach with that of fellow Nigerian artist Wizkid, who has faced similar unfounded claims online but did not resort to public legal threats, commending Wizkid for handling controversies quietly.
The tweet connected this theory to the content of the Netflix series, suggesting that Diddy’s backing of Burna Boy was transactional rather than genuine support of the artist’s talent or work.
The legal action taken by Burna Boy underscores the increasing importance of protecting personal and professional reputations in the digital age. As public figures, artists are often subject to widespread scrutiny, and unverified claims shared on social media can quickly attract attention and influence public perception. Taking formal steps to address such content reflects a growing trend of celebrities actively managing their online image.
At the same time, the incident highlights the broader challenges of online discourse in the music industry, where speculation and commentary about high-profile collaborations or relationships are common. While the claims in the original tweet remain unverified, the situation illustrates how statements on social platforms can generate significant discussion and the need for careful navigation by both creators and audiences.
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