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September 5, 2022: DEBUNKER New Edition
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“Skin Whitening Injections, Naira Note Rumors & COVID-19 XEC in Nigeria – Debunker Ep. 96”
In the realm of celebrity gossip, a shocking claim emerged on October 5, 2024, igniting a flurry of discussions. A Facebook user named Joe Igbokwe alleged that Nigerian music star Davido confessed he could not win a Grammy award because he turned down an invitation to a party hosted by the iconic P. Diddy.
The post featured a striking image of Davido alongside the American rapper, stirring intrigue and speculation. “I turned down P. Diddy’s party invitation twice and lost the Grammy twice,” the user quoted Davido as saying, “while my colleagues visited him, won the Grammy, and became African giants.”
But as the digital frenzy intensified, a critical question lingered: Is there any truth to this assertion?
A thorough search through Davido’s social media platforms—X, Instagram, and Facebook—revealed no trace of such a statement. No credible news outlet reported this claim, leaving it hanging in the air like an unanswered question. Also, fact checking organisations, including DUBAWA, have debunked this claim.
So, what’s the truth? There is no evidence that Davido said this at any public forum, whether at an event or interview.
CONCLUSIONÂ
The assertion that Davido attributed his Grammy losses to declining P. Diddy’s party invitation is utterly false.
It all started with a social media post that sparked confusion and speculation. The claim was bold: Netflix had reportedly donated a whopping $7 million to Kamala Harris’ campaign.
But was it true?
The buzz grew louder as the story spread, leaving many wondering how deep Netflix’s political involvement ran. Could a company that entertains millions really throw such enormous financial support behind a candidate?
The truth, however, turned out to be much more personal—and surprising.
After diving deep into the investigation, we uncovered a twist. It wasn’t Netflix itself that made the donation. The answer came from Reed Hastings, Netflix’s co-founder and executive chairman. He confessed during an interview with The Information: after watching a particularly disheartening debate, he felt compelled to act. “After the depressing debate,” Hastings admitted, “we are in the game again.” And with that, he made his largest personal contribution ever—$7 million.
But here’s the catch: this was not Netflix’s doing! It was Hastings’ personal endorsement. Reputable media outlets quickly clarified the distinction: Netflix, the company, had no hand in the donation. It was purely Hastings’ decision.
The conclusion?
The viral claim that Netflix itself funneled $7 million into Kamala Harris’ campaign is completely false. Instead, it was Reed Hastings, acting on his own, who made the generous contribution to her 2024 run.
The lines between corporate and personal blurred for a moment, but the facts set the story straight.
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“Skin Whitening Injections, Naira Note Rumors & COVID-19 XEC in Nigeria – Debunker Ep. 96”
