Portable and VDM Are “Chronic Clout Chasers,” Says Visibility Strategist Kehinde Ajose
Media strategist and author Kehinde Ajose has weighed in on the escalating feud between controversial singer Portable and social-media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), describing both as relentless attention seekers.
The Origin of the Feud
The conflict has intensified recently, with both personalities exchanging a series of diss tracks. It reportedly began when Portable accused VDM of exploiting the tragic death of singer Mohbad for personal gain. VDM responded with his own diss track, and Portable retaliated again, escalating the public drama.
Ajose’s Take: It’s All About Clout
Ajose criticizes the entire spectacle as deliberate and manufactured:
On VDM: “VDM started on a good note, but most of what he does these days is pure clout chasing,” Ajose observed. “He understands that attention is currency and deliberately looks for issues that keep him in the media.”
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On Portable: Ajose continued: “Portable is far more popular for being controversial than for his music. They are both chronic clout chasers.”
Ajose stressed that this feud is not rooted in genuine rivalry but rather designed to fuel engagement:
“This isn’t about artistic rivalry; it’s a spectacle built for online attention. Their brands are founded on controversy—a volatile and unsustainable model.”
Warning: Drama Without Substance
Ajose warned that audiences eventually grow weary of drama without depth, urging both figures to move beyond publicity stunts toward something substantive:
“The real challenge for figures like them is to transition from being famous for controversy to being respected for real skill. Right now, this feud is just noise distracting from any actual craft.”
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