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told em it would be a M.I.stake, but they didn't listen)". There was a contest in the mind of rap fans on who happened to be the best rapper in
Nigeria. M.I developed more fans than Iceberg Slim and had more hit records, while Iceberg Slim gained hearts on Nigerian rap fans in a very short and unusual period. In 2012, both rappers decided to sweep the feud under the rug. Iceberg stated, "I don't think I picked on MI. It was a healthy competition in Hip-Hop, which most people don't understand. In Hip-Hop community, we could be best friends or brothers and I can say I'm the best rapper in the world and no one takes offense or takes it personal. My shot at MI wasn't a sign of disrespect in any way. Though sarcastic, it was healthy. People just took it out of context and thought I was dissing him. Rap music is all about competition because it helps you grow and improve on yourself."
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554:"Who are the rappers that I put on? Many more plus two out of your three and I didn't sign anything. I did it all for free since you were scratching on the surface like your DJ Lambo. How about the guns you brought to help become rambo?...So what am I supposed to do Sign a man I wouldn't sign? I don't do politics music.
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on the track. Less than 48 hours after the release of M.I's "Somebody Wants to Die" IceBerg Slim released "Assassination" and sources quote that his
Facebook status at the time of the release read "Somebody Wants To Die", I'll be responsible for the "Assassination" ... let the countdown begin ... (I
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They finally had a collaboration when Vector featured M.I on a song titled Crown of Clay in March 2021 which emphasized the positive attributes of being
African and called out the negative impacts of white supremacy and imperialism. The two lyrical juggernauts also worked together on a song called
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and Mode 9. He was listed as the fourth most talented rapper in
Nigeria by online music site Notjustok.com. The ranking didn't sit well with M.I and he used the song NotJustOk/Savage (Track 5) on his 2016 released mixtape Illegal Music 3 to address the issue of him being compared to other Nigerian
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In
December 2020, Vector and Jude "M.I" Abaga seem to have squashed their battle when they both met in the third and final part of "The Conversation", a Hennessy Nigeria documentary series based on the rivalry between M.I and Vector, the duo met face-to-face and discussed what transpired between
549:"Jesse Jagz, you're my buddy, I couldn't do this in a hurry but the truth about your brother has been blurry. So sometime in this sermon, I will say some uncomfortable facts to show his fans their GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) is really a rat. Let's start the lecture.
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where he said the lines: "Am I better than M.I? I don't know. Am I? Matter of fact you should ask M.I". That apparently didn't sit too well with M.I, prompting him to release a single known as "Somebody Wants To Die", featuring his label mate
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M.I and Vector had an ongoing rap supremacy spat overtime to claim who was the best Hip Hop act in
Nigeria, in 2019, it led to M.I releasing a diss track "The Viper", he insinuated how he had helped entertainers compared to Vector. He said,
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rap stars. He explicitly demanded that critics leave his name off any list and stop rating, ranking or criticizing music they didn't help create just because the critic wants to gain more traction, followers and boost their ratings.
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Musicians who have cited M.I as inspirations to them include Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Odumodublvck,Phyno, Show Dem Camp, Khaligraph Jones, Bemshima, Cassper
Nyovest,Nasty C,Blaqbonez, Ladipoe, A.Q, Loose Kaynon, Ric Hassani.
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1284:"32 Hurrays for Rap Superstar M.I Abaga! Photos of his Girlfriend Erica Okundaye, Vector, Noble Igwe, Victoria Kimani & Audu Maikori at his Surprise Party in Lagos"
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2182:"BET Awards Nominations Led By Jay-Z, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Drake … And Justin Bieber"
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1527:"#TheIncredibles22: Eniola Mafe & M.I Abaga Tie The Knot Traditionally"
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Belated Congrats to M.I Abaga on his Nomination as UN GOODWILL AMBASSADOR!
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M.I. – Somebody Wants To Die (Feat. Ice Prince) | Beef with IceBerg Slim?
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1353:"M.I Abaga Exits Chocolate City, Announces Own Label 'Incredible Music'"
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2001:"Hennessy Nigeria Shares New Mixtape 'The Very Special Tape, Vol.1'"
1475:"Plateau governor Muftwang appoints Mikel Obi, MI Abaga as advisers"
2130:"Winners, Photos and Fashion from 2009 Nigerian Music Video Awards"
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471:(Chocolate City members). M.I. released a track on his 2010 album,
2200:"BET Nominates Nigerian MI and Psqaure for best International Act"
1868:"#TheViper: 3 Reasons Vector can't recover from the MI Abaga diss"
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with a line from M.I talking directly to Kelly Hansome, saying, "
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1448:"After 13 years, MI Abaga Finally Says Goodbye To Chocolate City"
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1702:"South African Rapper Nasty C Lists His Top 5 Nigerian Rappers"
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1623:"How Nigeria's Afrobeats are redefining the sound of Africa"
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On 22 September 2022, M.I and Eniola Mafe married in Lagos.
2091:"Nigerian hip hop awards winners list for 2008 - Gistmania"
1957:"M.I And Vector Ends Beef, Possible Collaboration Underway"
1893:"Rapper Vector attacks MI, Ambode, others in Judas The Rat"
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Latest Naija Nigerian Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok
221:(born 4 October 1981), popularly known by his stage name
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2043:"RMD, Falz, MI, Ini Edo, others star in "Chief Daddy""
1676:"M.I Is the Best Rapper in Africa – Cassper Nyovest -"
1418:"LAMB August: MI To Release His Albums On These Dates"
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479:. With Kelly hearing this, brought out the track
1331:"Chocolate City announces MI as the new the CEO"
459:label. In response, the Choc City camp released
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1933:""The Conversation" Hennessy Nigeria, Youtube"
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1837:"M.I vs Vector Beef: How it all Started"
1022:Malaysian African Entertainments Awards
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2029:"DonChiWrites Presents MI2: The Review"
1866:Aigbokhaevbolo, Oris (7 October 2019).
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1224:"You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives"
900:Best Use of Special Effects in a video
1945:from the original on 21 December 2021.
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491:In 2009 a US-based rapper by the name
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340:in 2009. The mixtape was followed by
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1648:Metibogun, Shade (1 November 2023).
1525:BellaNaija.com (23 September 2022).
1245:The Headies Award for Best Performer
2484:The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation
2348:The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation
2184:. MTV. 18 May 2010. Archived from
2015:"So Fresh, So Incredible, It's MI"
1610:Guide to Nigeria's Afrobeats stars
636:The Indestructible Choc Boi Nation
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2302:A Study on Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl
1843:. 14 October 2019. Archived from
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615:A Study on Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl
467:". Later, Kelly Hansome released
254:A Study on Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl
1963:. 6 October 2020. Archived from
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1700:Eze, Chinelo (6 December 2023).
1416:Agbo, Njideka (10 August 2018).
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1306:"20 Influential African Rappers"
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888:Best Mainstream Hip Hop Video
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936:Nigerian Entertainment Awards
363:in 2013. In 2016 he released
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1286:. Bellanaija. 8 October 2013
885:Nigerian Music Video Awards
2542:21st-century male musicians
1919:"NaijaLoaded M.I vs Vector"
1794:ThisDay Live, 8 April 2013.
1751:AMEBOR.COM, 7 January 2011.
1600:Retrieved 26 December 2012.
672:Illegal Music 3: The Finale
365:Illegal Music 3: The Finale
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1057:Orange Wall of Fame
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910:Video of The Year
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