Nigerian rapper Falz has spoken out about his defamation case against social media personality Very Dark Man (VDM).
Falz recounted his conversation with VDM after the latter posted a viral video containing defamatory claims. Falz stated that he initially reached out to VDM, advising him to take the legal route.
“I told him to take it down and apologize within a certain time, and what did he do? Nothing,” Falz said.
Falz emphasized that he never had issues with VDM until the social media personality involved his father, Femi Falana.
“I don’t go looking for trouble… You stepped on my father’s name; that’s different,” Falz said.
Falz stressed that he chose not to pursue criminal charges, focusing on the civil aspect instead.
“This guy was instantly defensive… I’m like, bro, try and listen,” Falz added.
The controversy began on September 24, 2024, when VDM released an alleged voicemail tape from crossdresser Bobrisky claiming Falz and his father assisted in dropping money laundering charges.
Falz denied the allegations and gave VDM 24 hours to retract and apologize.
On October 15, 2024, the Lagos High Court ordered VDM to retract his statements, but he refused.
Falz concluded, “If you’re looking for trouble, let’s go.”