30th September, 2010
Abolore Akande a.k.a. 9ice, has thrown some jibes at Steven Ugochukwu a.k.a. Ruggedman, over an alleged relationship with his estranged wife, Toni Payne.
Expressing his displeasure through a new single entitled Talk, I’m Listening, 9ice, who featured an upcoming hip hop act, Seriki, in the album, called Ruggedman unprintable names, dubbing him an ingrate, among other things.
In the single, which is a track in his yet-to-be-released album entitled The Best Birthday Present Ever, the Gongo Aso crooner alleged that Ruggedy Baba, as Ruggedman is also called, is violent in nature and fond of assaulting his band members, especially the female dancers.
The track, according to P.M.Entertainment findings, is being rated as one of the most played songs on air.
9ice and Ruggedman have been at loggerheads since love turned sour between the former and his wife, Toni Payne.
— Ayodele Lawal