Nigerian singer and former member of music duo, P Square, known professionally as Rudeboy, flared up after an X (formerly Twitter) user, @chubbiedivah, alleged that he sexually abused a domestic help, who was way younger.

It all started when the singer shared photos from the 25th birthday celebration of his partner, Ivy Ifeoma and in reaction, some users who identified themselves as feminists in a threaded reaction slammed the singer.

One user, @Zoyabloms, identifying as “Evil Feminist,” mocked the couple’s age difference.

Another user, @darkskinnedtemi, also identifying as a feminist, escalated the conversation with cheating allegations involving Rudeboy and a housemaid.

However, @chubbiedivah’s allegations caught the singer’s attention. She alleged that Rudeboy sexually coerced a domestic help who was underage, and claimed he expelled his then-wife and sister-in-law after being confronted. Rudeboy, obviously enraged by the claims, in a strongly worded response, threatened to exhaust all means to punish his accuser over claims he described as ‘defamatory’.

The response read, “@chubbiedivah, if you like, go private, leave X!! I will find you. I will use every necessary means—power, resources, and money!!! You will face the law; I will use you to set an example!! … your only way out is to leave the surface of this earth and relocate to space. To everyone who brought my attention to her tweet … thank you.”

Rudeboy’s response has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some supporting his right to pursue legal redress, while others expressed concern over the tone of his message.

Some users quickly shared the profile details of the @chubbiedivah with Rudeboy, adding that they will do everything within their power to help him clear his name in these defaming allegations.

One user, @UnkleAyo, posted, “I know I've replied 3 times. No vex. I don't want you to miss any information. In case you need her pictures so you can print big, big 'wanted' banners, here you go. Before they begged you to forgive her, she called you:

- paedophile

- yamayama nigga

- rapist

No gree o”.

Another user, @don_dola205, asked, “Does she even have any evidence of those claims?” while another, @Gusszman, added, “This matter should be addressed immediately. Accusing someone of rape seems to have become a norm for certain uncultured ladies. What may appear to be a casual comment today could turn into a false accusation against an innocent boy tomorrow, even though there is no basis for it, simply because she feels she can get away with it as a lady…”.

Notably, many of the users' comments suggested and urged Rudeboy to take the lady on, citing that letting it slide will only ruin his reputation, as many of his fans will express their disappointment in his purported act by cancelling him.

More than two users expressed how they had to shut themselves away at the sound of his music after hearing the speculations about the misconduct. Others also humourously affirmed their belief in Rudeboy’s lawsuit threats, referring to his song “Personally”, whose lyrics read “ Ago deal with you personally”.

Rudeboy is not the only celebrity victim in accusations relating to sexual misconduct. Over the years, many acts have been falsely accused, entangled in legal battles, and, when declared innocent, they are left devastated, with their music career sinking, some even deserted by their loved ones.

A case in point is Mendy’s case, where his football career came to a standstill after thirteen women accused him of sexual assault spanning incidents from 2018 to 2020. The charges included eight counts of rape, one count of attempted rape, and one count of sexual assault, spanning incidents from 2018 to 2020.

These allegations were spread across two separate trials in the UK.

Ultimately, Mendy was acquitted of all charges, first in January 2023 (on most counts), and then in July 2023 (on the remaining two).

However, he was arrested in August 2021 and immediately suspended by Manchester City FC, where he played as a left-back. The club stopped paying him after his arrest in 2021. According to reports, he was heavily drained during the legal tussle, and he neared bankruptcy, causing him to sell many of his luxurious assets.

Mendy put his £5 million mansion in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, on the market in 2023. The home featured six bedroom suites, a swimming pool, gym, cinema, and sat on 1.75 acres of land. He later slashed the asking price by £750,000, down to £4.25 million, in a desperate bid to sell quickly. He also sold his Lamborghini and several other designer watches to sort out his legal fees.

Another case is that of the Ghanaian and Villareal forward, Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian international's legal woes just four days after he departed from Arsenal. He is currently facing six serious criminal charges in the UK. The charges were formally presented at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5. These charges have been levelled against him by three different women.

In one of the charges, Complainant 1 claims that, between April and May 2021, Partey penetrated her anally during what began as consensual vaginal intercourse, without her consent. She further claims that between April and June 2021, Partey engaged her in anal sex on on at least four separate occasions without her consent.

Complainant 2 also alleges that in December 2021, after she refused to engage in sexual activity, Partey raped her vaginally. She also claims that in February 2022, he penetrated her anally after she explicitly declined anal sex. A third allegation from Complainant 2 states that during a trip to Marbella, Spain, in June 2022, Partey raped her vaginally.

Complainant 3 also claims that in February 2022, Partey lay on top of her, attempted to kiss her, and touched her over her clothes without her consent.

However, the player has denied all the allegations levelled against him. His lawyer has denied the charges of rape and sexual assault against her client.

The statement issued by Partey's lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, noted:“Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him. He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation. He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name."

The lawyer noted that as legal proceedings are ongoing, her client will not make any further comment on the matter.Under UK law, rape and sexual assault are prosecuted under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, which sets out clear definitions and penalties for these crimes. Rape is defined as intentional penile penetration of the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person without their consent and without a reasonable belief that they consent.

Sexual assault involves intentionally touching another person sexually without their consent.

Police said the investigation was opened in February 2022 when it first received a report of rape.