Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, recently shared a surprising anecdote about a conversation with American rapper J. Cole.

During their collaboration on one of Burna Boy’s tracks for his latest album, ‘I Told Them,’ J. Cole referred to the Nigerian artist as the legendary Tupac Shakur, a name synonymous with American hip-hop.

Tupac Shakur, an iconic American rapper, tragically lost his life in 1996. Burna Boy revealed that J. Cole had likened him to Tupac, calling him “Tupac reincarnated in Africa.”

This unexpected comparison left Burna Boy momentarily taken aback, prompting him to look around to confirm that he was the subject of the statement.

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Burna Boy shared this interesting tidbit during an appearance on the Rap Radar Podcast hosted by Elliott Wilson.

The encounter with J. Cole, the accolades from the American rapper, and the ensuing collaboration left Burna Boy feeling deeply honored.

He recounted J. Cole’s statement, saying, “I’m like damn! That’s kind of deep. Alright, let’s make some music.”

While Burna Boy’s revelation about being likened to Tupac generated various reactions, including skepticism and criticism from some Nigerian social media users, it underscored his growing global recognition and influence in the music industry.

Burna Boy’s music and persona have made him a prominent figure in contemporary music, and his association with J. Cole further solidified his status on the international stage.