Nigerian singer Rudeboy, formerly one half of the defunct music duo P-Square, has spoken about the pressure he faces over his lifestyle, revealing that people judge him over his choice of clothes, cars and even where he buys food.
The singer made this known in a statement that has sparked reactions on social media, with some users supporting his position while others questioned his response to public criticism.
Rudeboy explained that his public image makes it difficult for him to carry out some everyday activities without worrying about how people might interpret his actions.
“I can’t buy food from roadside sellers; they’ll say I’m going broke,” he said.
The singer also spoke about the criticism he could face for wearing the same outfit on different occasions, explaining that even his clothing choices could become a subject of public discussion.
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“I can wear a cloth to an interview and mistakenly wear it again to perform, and they’ll say I’m repeating clothes,” Rudeboy stated.
He further complained about expectations surrounding his vehicles, saying that people could question his financial status if he continued driving the same car for a month.
“If I drive the same car for a month, they say I should change it,” he added.
Rudeboy also addressed suggestions that he should move to another house, asking whether those making such comments knew where he lived.
“Now they said I should change my house. Do you know where I live? Ikoyi, Lagos,” the singer said.
His remarks have generated different opinions online, with some social media users arguing that celebrities should be allowed to live according to their personal preferences without constantly responding to public expectations.
Reactions trail Rudeboy ’s statement
Reacting to the singer’s comments, MannyGram, with the handle @MannyGram00, said he did not feel pressured by other people when making decisions about his own life.
“No pressure for this side. Anytime e hungry me I run anything way I wan run ooo,” he wrote.
However, themperatureX (@themperatureX) criticised Rudeboy’s response, writing: “This guy is not matured. You want people to tell you how to live your life.”
Miguel (@its_Miguel04) also weighed in, questioning why people who do not contribute to the singer’s finances should dictate how he lives.
“Na em get listening ears! Imagine people that don’t have any meaningfully thing going on in their lives dictating for him how to live his life 🙃,” the user commented.
Similarly, dangbana (@dangbanaikuku) advised the singer against allowing public opinion to influence his decisions.
“If you like allow poor people pressure you @rudeboypsquare,” the user wrote.
Meanwhile, Adex $ammy (@Ayomiposiib) suggested that the singer might genuinely want to make the changes being discussed, commenting: “But he really actually wants to do it.
Another user, PaPa J (@joshweltt), simply urged people to leave the singer alone, writing: “Make dem rest nau.”
bold asfaq (@feranmhee), however, questioned the singer’s reaction to the criticism and suggested that he should step aside.
“why he dey crash out?? he should quit and let others rise abeg,” the user wrote.
Akshay (@iiam_Akshay) also expressed sympathy for the situation, pointing out the irony of being wealthy yet having to personal choices to strangers.
“Imagine being rich and still having to explain your lifestyle to people who pay none of your bills,” the user commented.
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“I can’t buy food from roadside sellers; they’ll say I’m going broke. I can wear a cloth to an interview and mistakenly wear it again to perform, and they’ll say I’m repeating clothes. If I drive the same car for a month, they say I should change it. Now they said I show change my house, Do you know where I live? Ikoyi, Lagos.”
—Rudeboy (P-Square)
— carter🌚 (@carter8f) October 25, 2026
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