Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has once again shown love to his football muse, Declan Rice, following the midfielder’s standout performance in Arsenal’s thrilling Champions League face-off with Real Madrid.
Odumodublvck, took to Instagram to shower praise on Arsenal’s midfield dynamo, Declan Rice, after his impressive showing in the Champions League clash against Spanish giants, Real Madrid.
“The chosen 1. As time goes on the world will know who you really are. Blessed,” the rapper wrote alongside a carousel of pictures of the England international, moments after the highly anticipated match lit up the Emirates Stadium.
Rice played a pivotal role in the midfield, drawing praise from fans and pundits for his composure, tackles, and intelligent ball movement that helped keep Real Madrid on the back foot. The spotlight moment reignited conversations around Odumodublvck’s 2022 hit single titled ‘Declan Rice’, a song that not only catapulted the rapper into mainstream stardom but also solidified Rice’s cult status among Nigerian music and football fans.
The bond between the rapper and the footballer has continued to spark excitement online, especially among Afrobeats lovers and football enthusiasts. Since the release of the track, Rice has occasionally acknowledged the song, even vibing to it during celebrations and in training clips shared on Arsenal’s social media pages.
Odumodublvck, known for fusing street-hop with British grime and Nigerian alté influences, has built a reputation for name-dropping cultural icons and sports stars in his music. His recent tribute is a testament to how far the influence of music and football can reach, connecting two different worlds through admiration and creativity.
With Rice continuing to impress on the European stage, fans can only expect the synergy between the artist and the athlete to grow stronger.
