British boxer Ryan Taylor has responded to backlash from Nigerians over comments he made about his ex-fiancée, Florence Otedola—popularly known as DJ Cuppy.
The controversy began on Father’s Day, when Taylor took to Instagram to celebrate the occasion by posting a photo of himself and his daughter. In his caption, he expressed pride in having a mixed-race child and his hopes for a world without racism.
However, the post took a dramatic turn when a follower commented on the child’s resemblance to DJ Cuppy. Taylor responded with a sharp remark:
“She wasn’t enough of a woman to even fathom creating such a beautiful creation like mine. Please leave me and don’t come back.”
The comment, widely seen as a jab at DJ Cuppy, quickly sparked outrage online, particularly among Nigerian social media users who criticized Taylor for disrespecting his former partner.
In reaction to the backlash, Taylor defended his statements and accused Nigerians of unfairly targeting him and the mother of his child. He asserted his right to speak freely, stating he is not bound by any “contract” that limits his expression.
“Today is a special day. Nigerians gotta chill out. You come for the mother of my child and think I won’t back it? Don’t come on my page talking shit and cry when I speak. I NEVER signed the contract. I will always say what I want and do what is right for me or my family. I haven’t said shit yet—everyone gotta chill,” he wrote.
Taylor’s comments have continued to stir debate online, with fans of DJ Cuppy and social media users divided over the appropriateness of his statements and his ongoing public remarks about their past relationship.
