Portable and producer, Billyque's rift exposed in leaked online conversation

Nigerian street-pop sensation, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known as Portable, has found himself in the spotlight after a leaked online conversation with his longtime music producer, Billyque, surfaced.

Portable and Billyque have maintained a professional relationship for over two years, with Billyque playing a pivotal role in securing the singer's first international collaboration with Skepta. However, tensions seem to have arisen between the two.

In the leaked chats that surfaced on Thursday, May 9, 2024, Portable accused Billyque of orchestrating a setup by booking him for a failed show. Additionally, Portable alleged that Billyque was in cahoots with Sam Larry, a fellow figure in the music industry, with intentions to harm him. Portable clarified that he was in Kenya solely for music purposes and harbored no ill will towards anyone.

Billyque, on the other hand, refuted Portable's accusations, stating that he had no intentions of causing harm. He explained that his actions were aimed at dissuading Portable from engaging in online confrontations with Sam Larry.

The leaked conversation sheds light on the apparent strain in the relationship between Portable and Billyque, showcasing a rift that has emerged between the two collaborators. Fans and observers await further developments as the situation unfolds.