Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has shared his thoughts on one of the most controversial issues in the music industry — stream farming. The artist didn’t hold back as he addressed the growing concern around fake streaming numbers and their impact on the Nigerian music scene.
This came after fellow artist Magixx called out the practice on social media, accusing some musicians of using bots to boost their streaming numbers. “Y’all faking your numbers I hope you sleep well at night,” Magixx posted, sparking conversation among fans and artists.
Reacting to the post, Blaqbonez expressed his frustration, describing the impact of streaming fraud as “irreversible.” He warned that the long-term effect could seriously damage the industry’s structure and credibility. According to him, the music charts now reflect more of who can afford manipulation than true popularity.
The irreversible damage we done to our industry, one day it’d finally come crumbling down, for now let’s keep acting like the charts mean anything more than a showcase of the people who can afford to buy it, its like itunes in the 2000s all over again. make i go hustle https://t.co/0gIqiOdZ8D
— emeka (@BlaqBonez) July 30, 2025
He wrote, “The irreversible damage we done to our industry, one day it’d finally come crumbling down.” Blaqbonez compared the current situation to the early 2000s iTunes era, where success was often linked to those who could afford to buy their way to the top.
Stream farming refers to the act of using automated systems or bots to inflate streaming numbers, giving songs an illusion of success. While some fans argue it’s just part of the game, many artists like Blaqbonez believe it’s cheating the system and harming real talent.
As more artists speak up, the pressure is on for the industry to address the issue and find a way to keep the charts fair and authentic.
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