Popular TikToker Peller has publicly expressed his sincerest apologies to Nigerians and Afrobeats star Runtown after describing him as an “up-and-coming artiste.”

During a livestream, Peller rejected a co-streamer’s suggestion of featuring Runtown, saying that he was unknown and unsuccessful.

Peller’s comment about Runtown caused him several backlashes across social media. Following the criticisms, the Tik Toker tendered an apology, admitting that he knew who the singer was.

He pointed out that he was “too young” to use a phone when the singer’s songs were topping charts.

He said during a livestream with Elizabeth Amoudu, “When I was hearing Runtown’s music at that time, I was too young to even use a phone.

“Peller never come town when Runtown dey Runtown. Please, forgive the poor boy. Let him breathe. God won’t shame us. I’m sorry, my brothers and sisters.”