50 Cent Accuses Davido of Flopping Tottenham Show—Spotify Slashes Streams? Fans Demand Truth

The internet exploded as hip-hop heavyweight 50 Cent dropped what many are now calling a digital bombshell.

In a since-deleted Instagram story, the G-Unit boss allegedly threw direct shade at Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido, accusing him of failing to sell 5,000 tickets for their upcoming July concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

According to the viral screenshot, 50 Cent implied that Davido’s poor ticket sales led to the cancellation of his slot at the July 3 concert, and added that Spotify allegedly penalized the Nigerian singer by cutting down his streaming numbers.

The backlash was immediate and intense. While some fans laughed off the allegations, others were quick to brand it a calculated attack on one of Afrobeats' biggest global exports.

As far as 50 Cent is concerned, this isn't his first rodeo when it comes to starting beefs and pulling publicity stunts.

But this time, fans are asking: is there any truth to the claims, or is this just another episode in 50's playbook of controversy?

Official sources, including the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s event page, still list Davido as a confirmed performer alongside 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige.

There has been no formal announcement of a cancellation, neither from Davido’s team nor from event organizers.

On the contrary, insiders close to the event say Davido’s appearance is “very much intact” and dismiss the rumors as a clout-chasing move by 50 Cent. If anything, the confusion has drawn more attention to the upcoming show—and more eyes on Davido.

As for the Spotify stream cuts, there is some factual foundation, though not in the way 50 Cent framed it.

A May 5, 2025, report from Hot97.com revealed that Davido’s latest album 5ive lost around 18 million streams in a recent algorithmic sweep by Spotify, a measure taken to eliminate bot-inflated plays.

While such cuts are common among high-profile artists, there's no evidence linking this to a performance cancellation or any wrongdoing on Davido’s part.

With over 9.9 million monthly listeners still tuning in on the platform, the artist remains one of the most streamed African musicians globally.

The controversy, however, runs deeper than numbers. To many observers, this feels like a cultural standoff—Afrobeats’ global rise clashing with the old guard of American hip-hop.

Davido, who’s performed at the O2, earned Grammy nominations, and collaborated with global stars, symbolizes the next generation of international music power.

50 Cent, known for his cutthroat brand of marketing, may be stirring this drama not out of truth—but to test the loyalty and power of Davido’s global fanbase.

On X, the reactions range from amusement to outrage. One user, @baami_Asake, didn’t hold back, calling Davido a “fraudster who finally got exposed,” while @chukwudijoshua0 mourned what he called “a disgrace to Africa.”

But others, like @30bgMikey, have come to Davido’s defense, questioning the credibility of 50’s claims and demanding official confirmation before jumping to conclusions.

With emojis flying and hashtags like #Davido50Cent and #TottenhamDrama trending, it’s clear this isn’t dying down anytime soon.

Whether it’s clout-chasing or a real rift between giants, one thing is certain—July 3 will now be one of the most anticipated concert dates in Afrobeats history. Until then, fans can only watch, tweet, and speculate as the drama unfolds.