Popular Nigerian rapper, Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, was announced dead on Wednesday.
His sudden death was announced on his instagram handle on Wednesday.
According to the post, he died last night (Tuesday) at 10:14 pm.
Below are nine facts about the late rapper.
i. Birth and Early Years: Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, was born on March 24, 1995, in Ogun State, Nigeria.
ii. Artistic Endeavors: He was a talented Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and performing artist who made significant contributions to the music industry.
iii. Musical Journey: Oladips commenced his musical journey in 2012 with his first mic appearance on ‘SUCCESSFUL,’ a cover of Drake Ft. Trey Songz’s song.
iv. Rise to Fame: He gained prominence after winning D’banj’s ‘King is here’ competition, leading to his signing with rapper Reminisce’s record label, Edge Records.
v. Hit Singles: Notable for his chart-topping tracks such as “Ajala,” “Mainland 2 Island” featuring Zlatan, and “Lalakukulala” featuring Reminisce.
vi. Career Transition: In 2019, Oladips decided to part ways with Reminisce’s record label.
vii. Recent Work: On October 6, 2023, he released his new single titled ‘Die Young,’ showcasing his ongoing dedication to music.
viii. Collaborations: Throughout his career, Oladips collaborated with various renowned artists, including CDQ, Zlatan, the late Mohbad, Reminisce, and T-classic, among others.
ix. Tragic Passing: Sadly, Oladips passed away on November 14, 2023, at the age of 28.
