“5 lockups, 19 Arrests” – Speed Darlington Declares Achievement [Video]

“5 lockups, 19 Arrests” – Speed Darlington Declares Achievement [Video]

Controversial rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has revealed that he has been arrested 19 times and detained on five separate occasions.

The musician’s frequent run-ins with law enforcement have kept him in the spotlight, especially in recent months. He was taken into custody twice in late 2024 first in October and again in November after he publicly mocked Nigerian superstar Burna Boy’s ties with embattled American music mogul Sean Combs, also known as Diddy.

Following his release, Speed Darlington took to Instagram to boast about his numerous encounters with the authorities. In a freestyle rap video, he proudly referenced his arrests and detentions, suggesting that his rebellious nature has made him a repeated target.

“Five lockups, 19 arrests, I get game but I no dey hear. When you hear this one, na Kuje. If you mature, I move on, shame on you,” he rapped, alluding to his time spent in Kuje Correctional Facility.

His detention at Kuje followed legal proceedings that saw a Federal High Court in Abuja grant him bail. However, despite securing bail, he remained in custody until January 21, 2025, before finally regaining his freedom.

Shortly after his release, Speed Darlington made headlines again, claiming he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while returning from a nightclub in Lagos. His allegations sparked widespread speculation, with some questioning the credibility of his claims. The controversy took another turn when his lawyer, Stan Alieke, publicly announced that he and his law firm had severed ties with the rapper.

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In response to his lawyer’s departure, Speed Darlington appeared unbothered, stating that Alieke was free to leave if he no longer wished to represent him.

Despite his legal troubles and controversial persona, the rapper remains undeterred, using his experiences as material for his music and social media presence. Whether his brushes with the law will impact his career positively or negatively remains to be seen.

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