Nigerian rapper and media personality Nnamdi Nwabasili, widely known as N6, has revealed that he played a major role in sparking the long-standing feud between fellow rappers M.I Abaga and Vector Tha Viper.
In a recent interview with Day Genius, N6 opened up about how his 2017 diss track, a direct response to M.I’s controversial release, may have inspired Vector’s later attack on the Chocolate City rapper. According to him, his track was the first serious response that hit M.I hard, unlike the more diplomatic replies from other rappers at the time.
The song that started it all
The drama began in 2017 when M.I dropped “You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives,” a bold track that criticized the Nigerian rap scene. The song called out rappers for losing relevance and not evolving with the times. It sparked a wave of responses from Nigerian hip-hop artists, most of whom kept their replies respectful and cautious.
But N6 decided to go a different route. He fired back with his own track titled “You Should Fix Up Your Life, Too.” The song took direct aim at M.I, challenging his authority and reputation in the industry.
Not a fan of conflict, but ready to respond
Despite his response, N6 says he doesn’t enjoy beefs. He prefers to maintain a good relationship with his colleagues in the music scene. But in this case, he felt the need to speak up.
“I don’t like drama. I usually stay out of rap quarrels,” N6 told Day Genius. “But when M.I dropped that song, I felt like he went too far. So I responded. He didn’t reply me with a track, he responded with 18 tweets instead.”
According to N6, the Twitter exchange between him and M.I was intense. Although it didn’t evolve into a full rap battle, it marked the beginning of real tension. “That was the only time I ever went after a fellow rapper,” he said. “Normally, I stay friendly because I know I’m talented. There’s nothing to fight over.”
Setting the stage for Vector’s attack
N6 believes his diss track set the tone for what later became the infamous beef between M.I and Vector. According to him, M.I ignored most of the other replies from rappers who responded with softer lines and respectful tones. But N6’s hard-hitting bars got M.I’s attention.
“When I dropped my reply, we got into a real fight,” N6 revealed. “Most people don’t know that my track was what laid the foundation for the M.I and Vector beef.”
He continued, “M.I did ‘You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives,’ and a few rappers responded, but they were careful with their words. I wasn’t. I said what I had to say. And that’s why out of 4,000 replies, he came after me.”
Rap beef with lasting impact
The M.I-Vector beef would later dominate the Nigerian hip-hop scene, leading to a string of diss tracks from both rappers. Songs like Vector’s “The Purge” and “Judas the Rat,” and M.I’s “The Viper,” captured the attention of fans and sparked endless debate.
While N6 didn’t remain part of the feud, his role in starting it remains largely unknown to many. Now, years later, he’s finally sharing his side of the story, and making it clear that his words carried weight.
“I don’t pick fights. But that time, I had to speak up,” he said. “I wasn’t trying to cause drama, but sometimes, the truth hits hard.”
A moment in Nigerian rap history
The events that followed M.I’s 2017 track became one of the most memorable moments in Nigerian hip-hop. Although N6 stayed mostly behind the scenes after his one-off diss, he now believes that his bold response changed the direction of the conversation and pushed the scene toward a new level of lyrical rivalry.
As fans look back at the timeline of events, N6’s claims add a new layer to the story. His decision to drop a direct and fearless reply may have been the spark that lit the fire between two of Nigeria’s biggest rap stars.
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