Posted by Samuel on Thu 27th Mar, 2025 - tori.ng
He recently appeared on the Beat FM’s Midday Show, where he discussed his views on money and relationships.
Ladipo Eso, the Nigerian rapper, who is popularly known as Ladipoe, has expressed skepticism about viral stories online that portray men being taken advantage of financially by their partners.
He recently appeared on the Beat FM’s Midday Show, where he discussed his views on money and relationships.
According to Ladipoe, in a healthy relationship, financial responsibilities should be mutually understood.
He emphasised that if he invites someone to dinner, he expects to pay, and doesn’t understand why this is often a topic of conversation.
The rapper acknowledged that men often feel the need to provide in relationships, but is unsure if this is a positive or negative trait.
However, he praised his current partner, who shows appreciation and reciprocates with gestures, motivating him to provide for her.
Ladipoe emphasised that nobody wants to be taken advantage of, and that mutual respect and understanding are essential in navigating financial responsibilities in relationships.
“I really wonder if people are telling the truth with the stories they say online because if you’re with a reasonable person, it usually works itself out. If I invite you to dinner, I’m paying. I don’t understand why there’s even a conversation about it. I feel like I don’t believe people’s stories, I don’t think that they’re true.
“As a guy, there’s this energy that you need to provide. I don’t know if that’s a positive thing or not, a man needs to realise that there’s more beyond just being able to provide but it’s an important criteria in a relationship.
“Except for my mum or an aunty or family, no woman has ever sent me money. There was this one time when my big cousin sent me 60 dollars, I was in college at the time. That’s the one time I can probably remember, asides my mum no girl.
“That’s why I’m with the person I’m with, she gives me things ‘just because.’ she pours into me as well and that’s what drives me to say I want to provide for this person but nobody wants to be taken advantage of,” he said.