Speed Darlington Claims He Has Been Arrested 19 Times
Controversial rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has revealed that he has been arrested 19 times and detained on five occasions.
The outspoken artist made the revelation in a freestyle video shared on his social media page, where he rapped, “5 lockups, 19 arrests, I get game but I no dey hear, when you hear this one, na Kuje.”
Speed Darlington had previously been arrested twice in late 2024, reportedly after mocking Burna Boy’s relationship with American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Following his arrest, he was detained at the Kuje Correctional Facility before finally securing his release on January 21, weeks after being granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Shortly after regaining his freedom, the rapper alleged that he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while returning from a club in Lagos. The claim led to further controversy, with his lawyer, Stan Alieke, announcing that he and his firm had severed ties with Speed Darlington.
Reacting to the development, the rapper dismissed the situation, stating that his lawyer was free to walk away if he no longer wished to support him.
