Portable Pulls Out of Celebrity Boxing Match, Opens up on Fallout With Olamide

The much-hyped celebrity boxing event set for April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos, has taken an unexpected hit as street-hop star Portable has withdrawn from the fight, throwing the highly anticipated bout into uncertainty.

While fans were gearing up for the showdown between the two entertainers, Portable’s exit has effectively called off the match, leaving organizers and fans disappointed.

Meanwhile, Portable is making headlines for a different reason—his ongoing fallout with rapper and music executive, Olamide.

Speaking on the EchoRoom podcast, Portable opened up about his strained relationship with the YBNL boss, claiming that Olamide didn’t do enough to support him when he was just breaking into the music scene.

Recall that Portable previously accused Olamide of “snatching” his team—including his producer, dancer, and promoter. In this recent interview, he revisited that accusation, suggesting that Olamide’s contribution to his career stopped at featuring on the remix of his breakout hit, Zazu.

“Olamide only gave me a verse on ‘Zazu,’ but Skepta went further. Skepta helped me with more than just music,” Portable said, referencing UK-based rapper Skepta, who he claims offered more substantial support both in and outside the studio.

The outspoken singer’s comments have stirred reactions online, with fans divided over whether he’s voicing a genuine grievance or biting the hand that once helped feed him.

As the boxing match fizzles out, Portable continues to box his way through the music industry drama—one controversy at a time.