Controversial rapper Speed Darlington has been released from police custody after being arrested for allegedly making slanderous remarks against Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy.
Fans grew concerned when the rapper went silent for three days, prompting speculation about his whereabouts.
It was later revealed that Speed Darlington had been detained after Burna Boy filed a petition with the police over derogatory statements made by the rapper.
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, took up Speed Darlington’s case and played a key role in securing his release from detention. Adeyanju worked tirelessly to ensure the rapper’s freedom, advocating for his rights while the case was being resolved.
Recent updates confirm that Speed Darlington has been granted bail, and images circulating online show the rapper posing with Adeyanju and other supporters who facilitated his release.
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This incident marks another chapter in Speed Darlington’s ongoing controversies, as he continues to attract attention for his outspoken and often polarizing remarks.
Check out reactions that followed;
@iam_paulash: “Akpi wey go put camera for face tomorrow, blast Burna like say nobi him dem just release from cell”
@benny7g: “Speed Darlington and his lawyers. see as the werey humble like who rain beat. ”
@heisozzy: “That’s vdm lawyer lol , so vdm help am”
@AbiolaBerry: “Imagine, him mama no fit sleep at night cho cho cho ni too much”
@MrFemo: “No matter his coconut head, his way how he approaches ppl online go change now. He won’t be ranting aimlessly. Thanks to Burna boy.”