Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning artiste, has launched a fiercedefense of his character and actions following a viral incident at his concertin Colorado, where he ejected a couple for sleeping during his performance. The controversy began when a clip from the show circulatedonline, capturing the moment Burna Boy stopped his performance to address thelovebirds. “I see you over there with your girl sleeping. This is whereyou f**k off. Take her home. I am not doing any more song until you take herhome. Real life. Cannot be taking this f**king p**s bro. Hurry up,” he said. The lovers were subsequently seen leaving the auditorium toa mixed reaction of boos and cheers from the crowd. The incident sparked widespread discussion, whichintensified after an Instagram live session where Burna Boy stated he onlywants supporters who buy his tickets. “Did I tell you to be my fan? I am only looking for money.This period is a treacherous period,” he said.“Did I tell you all to be my fans? I am only looking for fans who have money this period” - Burna Boy’s response after his fans called him out for sending a couple out of his concert 🥴 pic.twitter.com/uZURs0Hwvs— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) November 19, 2025In a series of now-deleted Instagram posts, the singerexpanded on his position, claiming there is a “long-time public agenda againstme”. He defended ejecting the fans, likening it to removing apassenger from a flight or a student being sent out of a classroom fordisruptive behaviour. Burna Boy goes on rant via IG Story — “I was joking around with my band about something else, y’all have spun it as usual saying “Burna Boy doesn’t love his fans” if you hate me so much either kill me or leave me alone... free Sudan, free Congo, free Nigeria.” pic.twitter.com/7pJ1Tt9esm— ALBUM TALKS 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) November 19, 2025At the heart of his argument was the intensity he brings tohis craft. “I leave my soul on every stage I get on,” Burna Boy wrote. He expressed strong disapproval of being treated like mereentertainment, stating he would “gladly be cancelled if we are now in a worldwhere you can treat me like a stripper, slap my a** and tell me to keep dancingcuz you throw $100 at me”. He also pushed back against the narrative that he dislikeshis fans, clarifying that he was misquoted from his live video and that his “Iam only looking for money” comment was made in jest. “I love who loves me and respect who respects me,” heasserted. The singer said he has built a mental block that preventspublic tantrums from getting to him. While standing by his feelings on the incident, Burna Boyoffered a conditional apology, acknowledging his humanity. He concluded by criticising the public for what he sees as abiased focus on his controversies. “I sincerely apologize if I’m wrong, I’m not always rightbut I feel right about this. Anyway I’m just human so f**k me,” he wrote. “They never post any of the good I do in this world, butthey go wild and viral when they feel I’ve finally “fu***d up”. “I’ve seen people who NEVER even acknowledged my existencebefore now posting how “This is Not cool” or writing think pieces on me now.”
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