Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, Nigerian singer better known as Peruzzi, has been receiving backlashes on social media after he assaulted Pamilerin Adegoke, a social media influencer.
The popular internet user had made some comparative, albeit critical comments about the singer some months back.
This was after the ‘Champion Lover’ crooner had complained that he ought to have won the ‘Best New Artiste Award’ at the 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards — which was eventually claimed by Teni the entertainer.
In a series of now-deleted tweets, Pamilerin had tackled Peruzzi for claiming he worked harder than any other artist and was more deserving of the award.
Peruzzi, who did not find it funny, was said to have spotted the social media influencer after an event in Bayelsa.
It was gathered that the DMW singer, with the help of his bouncer, dragged the social media influencer from the bus he was in and assaulted him.
Pamilerin also shared a picture of his face on Sunday after the incident with the caption: “The worst happened to me today, but they will be hearing from me shortly and surely. Let’s keep up the energy! #TheresStillFreedomOfExpression #DontForget.”
The worst happened to me today, but they will be hearing from me shortly and surely. Let's keep up the energy! #TheresStillFreedomOfExpression #DontForget !
— Dr. PamPam | Omo Iya Ologi (@thepamilerin) June 9, 2019
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But on Monday, Peruzzi took to his Twitter account to confirm that he slapped Pamilerin in a message of apology.
“I did very wrong for yesterday slapping mr pamilerin, let my feelings get the best of me and I am very sorry. Apologies to mr pamilerin and also to the general public. I’d never get into such mess again. Love Only, I promise,” he wrote.
I did very wrong for yesterday slapping mr pamilerin, let my feelings get the best of me and I am very sorry. Apologies to mr pamilerin and also to the general public. I’d never get into such mess again. Love Only, I promise. ❤️
— PERUZZI (@Peruzzi_VIBES) June 10, 2019
The apology was immediately backed with another by Davido.
I apologize to you @thepamilerin on behalf of my Brother and Artist @Peruzzi_VIBES he was wrong for putting his hands on you but pple need to realize that we Artist are human beings and we see everything! You said some harsh words too my brother and sometimes this thing dey pain!
— Davido (@iam_Davido) June 10, 2019
“I apologize to you @thepamilerin on behalf of my Brother and Artist @Peruzzi_VIBES he was wrong for putting his hands on you but pple need to realize that we Artist are human beings and we see everything! You said some harsh words too my brother and sometimes this thing dey pain!,” he wrote.
Despite the apology, some Nigerians still took to social media to register their opinions. While a segment of users condemned the actions of the singer, others tackled the social media influencer.
“So Peruzzi slapped Pamilerin over an old tweet. I’ve said it before: Talent is one thing, Character is another. This ratchet behaviour only shows that beyond the fame and cameras, Peruzzi like many others is a classless rogue and an unrefined scallywag. Alimosho Lucky Dube,” one Twitter user said.
“So this Obalende Travis Scott thinks he can just physically assault someone and get away with it, we actually need to take a stand against this celebrities thinking they are God, I hope Peruzzi feels better now, finally he has a HIT………..on Pamilerin,” said another user.
Here is what Nigerians had to say:
So Peruzzi slapped Pamilerin over an old tweet.
I’ve said it before:
Talent is one thing,
Character is another.This ratchet behaviour only shows that beyond the fame and cameras, Peruzzi like many others, is a classless rogue and an unrefined scallywag.
Alimosho Lucky Dube.
— OurFavOnlineDoctor 💘 🥳 (@DrOlufunmilayo) June 9, 2019
So this obalende Travis Scott thinks he can just physically assault someone and get away with it, we actually need to take a stand against this celebrities thinking they are God, I hope Peruzzi feels better now, finally he has a HIT………..on pamilerin pic.twitter.com/m9UckdZTpN
— korrect omo Ibadan 😊😊 (@its_achezy) June 9, 2019
What Really Happened
Pamilerin tweeted Teni was better than Peruzzi, then he got threats from some DMW Gang, he took down the tweet, apologised & even promoted a Peruzzi song so peace will reign. All that & he still got assaulted 6 months later..
TOUT MENTALITY!!!
— King N●-N● 🌟 (@Zaddy_nomso) June 10, 2019
So I get the gist is Peruzzi slapped Pamilerin because of a post he made since January.
Just because he aired his opinions. Some people can actually carry Twitter gbas and gbos on their head.
Obalende travis Scott 🙄. If only some of this our Nigerian celebrities can be humble. pic.twitter.com/paBbwOBPKR— Yourbagsplug👜 (@jolaelixir) June 10, 2019
Whether you like Pamilerin or not and whether you are a fan of Peruzzi or not, we are all agreeing on one thing… Assaulting someone for airing his views is all shades of WRONG and shouldn't be taken lightly lest it becomes a trend.
— Dr. Phoenix® (@ImeAkan3) June 9, 2019
Who gave Peruzzi the power to slap/assault anybody? Not just anyone o Pamilerin? Sigh. This nigga is really twisted in the head walahii.
— Laolao (@itz_laolao) June 9, 2019
So Peruzzi slapped Pam Pam the ninja turtle 😂😂
This is what happens when you tweet shit about someone else. A grown Ass man taking a picture after getting slapped 😖😖 pic.twitter.com/GLwfdlarwJ
— Deji (@felakinging) June 9, 2019
@thepamilerin So after typing shits about a STAR @Peruzzi_VIBES who doesn’t take shit, u thought he wouldn’t slap the tweet out of u when he sees u? @Peruzzi_VIBES could u plz slap this fool one more time? Be respectful u dig? @thepamilerin pic.twitter.com/nDefDlm4AM
— Henry Oluwatosin (@HenryOluwatosi3) June 10, 2019
Peruzzi LOST CONTROL and then slapped Pamilerin. And when Pamilerin was asked what he heard after the slap, he said "BRI BANG BANG" pic.twitter.com/f3VeDc9h8x
— K H A L I D 🔌 خالد (@mr_damolaa) June 9, 2019
Movie Title:
THE SLAP (sequel to Davido's slap to kizz Daniel's Manger)producers: DMW, Influuencers
Acts: Pam Pam,Peruzzi, Bodyguards
Location:9ja Twitter streets pic.twitter.com/w6NpeXe1oc
— Kanye East™ (@igbo_yeezy) June 10, 2019
Next time when Peruzzi and Pamilerin are in a party and Pamilerin hears "I'm LOOSING CONTROL!!!" pic.twitter.com/uPICQOXAiY
— ujah94 (@fynboy_94) June 10, 2019
Judge 📢: Mr Peruzzi why did you slap that boy
Peuzzi📢: Pamilerin is my younger brother from another parent and he his rude to me, that is why I'm trying to correct Him, or don't I have right to correct my younger brother?
Judge📢: Case Closed
Pamilerin: pic.twitter.com/JGBVWv8wr5
— Seuncoded🌟 (@iam_oluwasheun) June 10, 2019
Let Peruzzi tweet 'Drop your AZA now'.. You will see folks bashing him come up with irritable lies because of 5k. "my exam is tomorrow and I haven't paid my school fees". " I haven't eaten since last year".😂😂 your anger is selective and you're forming this woke because of clout
— Supa (@Supaviews) June 10, 2019
I can see Peruzzi on his cheek 😂 pic.twitter.com/uwLaydpWHB
— Sash Og (@beatbysash) June 10, 2019
Peruzzi still need to ft bouncers for the hit on pam Pam face🙈🙈🙈 pic.twitter.com/RYQszTNnDE
— JalonSB🇳🇬🇨🇦🇨🇦 (@Jalonofficial1) June 10, 2019
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