Renowned comedian and Chapelle’s Show creator, Dave Chappelle, pulled out all the stops for his 50th birthday celebration.
Launching his ‘It’s a Celebration B!%?#&$! Tour’ at the iconic Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, August 22, Chappelle surprised his audience by sharing the stage with Nigerian music legend Burna Boy and American rapper Travis Scott. The duo serenaded him with the birthday song and delivered electrifying surprise performances.
Burna Boy’s Controversial Remarks
In a recent interview on Apple Music, Burna Boy stirred controversy by asserting that Afrobeats lacks substance and claimed to have pioneered the Afro-fusion genre to create music with more depth.
These statements ignited a firestorm of reactions from celebrities and fans, with figures like Joey Akan, Pheelz, and Bizzle Osikoya vehemently opposing Burna Boy’s perspective, staunchly defending the Afrobeats genre. Some fans, however, argue that Afrobeats doesn’t need to conform to anyone’s standards to be considered good or enjoyable music.
Despite the backlash, Burna Boy’s career continues to ascend. He recently secured a collaboration with renowned rapper J. Cole on an upcoming album. His show-stopping performance at Madison Square Garden during Dave Chappelle’s comedy tour underscores his enduring appeal and the unwavering support for his music.
The primary purpose of music is entertainment, anything else is secondary. Afrobeats is a culture that houses a wide range of sounds, it’s not limited to conscious music, you don’t need to sing about trauma to make good music, love songs and lifestyle music are good music too.
— BASITO (@itzbasito) August 23, 2023