Ghanaian rapper Medikal says dealing with criticism online has become part of life as a public figure, insisting that entertainers cannot avoid scrutiny when their careers constantly place them in the spotlight.
Speaking about social media trolling, the rapper said creatives willingly put much of their lives before the public because of the industry they belong to. In his view, understanding that reality makes it easier to ignore hurtful remarks and online attacks.
“We’ve exposed ourselves to social media because of the work we do. Everything about us keeps going online, so I feel it’s normal when people pick up their phones to talk trash about you,” he said.
Medikal revealed that he does not usually take negative reactions personally and sometimes even finds them entertaining. He explained that his response often depends on the mood he is in at the time.
“Sometimes, when I see negative comments about me, I just laugh and have fun with them. It entertains me a lot and it’s all part of the job. Once you understand it’s part of the work, you wouldn’t let the comments bother you as an artiste or a creative,” he stated.
The rapper also made it clear that he has no interest in pursuing legal action against people who insult him online, unless the situation escalates beyond social media exchanges.
“I wouldn’t arrest anyone because of online trolls, but unless it’s a physical attack. When I see you insulting me online, depending on the mood I’m in, either I also insult you back, or I won’t mind you, or I will just block you,” he shared.
According to him, the situation changes when someone crosses into physical confrontation or damages his belongings.
“Unless you use something to hit my car, that one you’ve attacked me personally and physically, so I will also attack you or go to any length to get you arrested,” he noted.
Beyond online criticism, Medikal urged people to avoid disrespecting influential figures in the entertainment space. He also warned against taking on conflicts that do not directly involve them.
“I’m not saying we should allow people to disrespect us. It’s not good to disrespect people in the first place, especially people who are great in the industry,” he said.
He added, “I don’t think it’s a good thing to inherit people’s enemies. Someone’s issue is not your issue; you don’t have to think that since someone close to you is not cool with another person, so you will also not be cool with the other.”
“I will not have someone arręsted for trolling me online unless it’s a physical att@ck.” — Medikal speaks on Ekwanso Dwoodwoo with Nana Romeo on Okay FM. pic.twitter.com/YuGCF43TKi
— Eviana Gh (@EvianaGh) May 14, 2026
