Popular Nigerian content creator Shank Comics has ignited a firestorm of controversy on social media after expressing admiration for the convicted American rapper and music mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Controversial Praise Amidst Damning Documentary
The influencer, whose real name is Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, made his contentious remarks following the release of the Netflix documentary series, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. The miniseries, co-produced by rapper 50 Cent, details the severe sexual misconduct allegations and other criminal accusations against Diddy, including shocking revelations about the murder of Tupac Shakur and testimony from singer Cassie Ventura.
Despite the documentary's grim content, Shank Comics took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a surprising perspective. He wrote in a post that has since been deleted: "What I admire about diddy is his perspective to the grind. His mind. The way it evolves. It's crazy! That was his talent. The ability to change or adapt. He just got lost in the pursuit of power."
Immediate and Severe Backlash on X Nigeria
The post, which went live on December 7, 2025, was met with immediate and overwhelming condemnation from Nigerian social media users. The backlash was so severe that Shank Comics was forced to delete the post within hours.
Reactions on the platform were swift and unforgiving. User @_thefinesser criticized the take, stating: "Diddy described as anything other than a morally deplorable person is just you casually wielding ignorance." Another user, @PRGirl233, expressed fear, writing: "A lot of Nigerian men scare me. To watch that documentary and your takeaway is how you find Diddy's greed admirable is scary."
Other notable reactions included:
- @atomic_no04: "You no go fold ke??? You admire Diddy, I don mark you like that"
- @mirachgold: "I stopped reading after 'what I admire about Diddy…' Nothing to admire about that sick perv*rt"
- @ace_on_x: "why did you delete this, thought you had actual balls like man, olodo. Perspective to the grind? Diddy used violence, dehumanised, abused and even set up his friends to be killed all for him to get to the top, and you commend that as grind."
The Context: Diddy's Legal Downfall
The controversy comes against the backdrop of Diddy's significant legal troubles. As previously reported, Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to just over four years (50 months) in prison after being found guilty on multiple charges. The sentencing was delivered by Judge Arun Subramanian in a Manhattan courtroom, with Diddy's family present.
Shank Comics' decision to highlight the disgraced rapper's "grind" and "mind," while ignoring the grave allegations and convictions detailed in the documentary, was seen by many as a dangerous glorification of toxic ambition and criminal behavior.
The incident underscores the powerful influence of documentary filmmaking in shaping public perception and the volatile nature of celebrity discourse on Nigerian social media, where moral accountability is fiercely demanded from public figures and commentators alike.
