Grammy Award-winning superstar Burna Boy is stoking the flames of controversy yet again.

After facing backlash for ejecting a sleeping couple from his concert in Denver city in the United States, the Nigerian artiste has delivered a defiant response: he doesn't need fans who cannot afford the ticket.

During a recent social media livestream, the 34-year old Afrobeats star brushed off the criticism with a boast, stating: "Did I tell you all to be my fans? I am only looking for fans who have money."

This latest remark has ignited a fresh firestorm, with fans debating the artiste's relationship with the very base that fuels his success.

For Burna Boy, however, this is familiar territory.

His history includes removing a star-struck fan who rushed the stage for a hug and ejecting another for failing to dance.

Burna Boy did not apologise for his actions in both instances.

Yet, his musical pedigree is undeniable.

A Grammy, Brit, and MOBO award winner, Burna Boy is a record-breaking force.

He was the first African artiste to headline sold-out shows at New York's Madison Square Garden and Citi Field Stadium.

He famously responded to what he deemed "disrespectful" small font on a Coachella poster detailing his 2019 album, African Giant.

He has consistently championed his "Afro-fusion" sound as a more politically conscious alternative to Afrobeats.

Now, the artiste is taking that sound on his largest-ever North American tour. Kicking off in November 2025, the 16-city run will celebrate his latest album, "No Sign of Weakness"—a title that perfectly encapsulates his current stance.