Eedris AbdulKareem arrested for beating up his landlord

Rapper Eedris AbdulKareem has been arrested by police for beating up his landlord, Oladipo Abimbola, over accumulated electricity bills of N535,000 at the house where he stays at Valley View Estate, Ikeja, Lagos.

The rapper is said to have forced his way into the landlord's compound after his access to electricity was disconnected by IKEDC on the orders of the landlord.

The landlord revealed that the apartment was rented by Eedris AbdulKareem's wife, and so he never knew the rapper would be his tenant.

The landlord who begged the police to come to his aid also added that Eedris AbdulKareem constantly owes him rent.

Denying the allegations against him, Eedris AbdulKareem stated that the landlord sexually harassed his wife and wouldn't stop despite all efforts.

He also revealed how the man was, at a time, arrested for sexually harassing a female tenant.

Recently, Eedris AbdulKareem advised celebrities and social media influencers to lend their voices and use their platforms more for social change than being brand ambassadors.

The rapper said celebrities would do better by channelling their creative energies into educating their numerous fans and the public on the way forward by speaking truth to power.

In a chat with Saturday Beats, the outspoken rapper said, “Without apologies, I make bold to say that that should be their main focus. I am not saying that we should forget about the ‘Benjamins’, no, far from that; it is showbiz after all.

“What I am saying is that all creative talents are gifts bestowed on some of us by providence to help lift up humanity and positively impact on our environment. If half of the celebrities in the creative industry can channel half of their talents to change Nigeria for the better, our story would change.

“Imagine all these acts channelling their creative energies into educating their numerous fans and the listening/viewing public on the way forward by speaking truth to power?

“The impact will be massive; very huge. We are influencers and opinion moulders, and I strongly believe that we should be positive and credible in carrying out this onerous responsibility.