Rising Afrobeats sensation, Ayra Starr, has playfully expressed her hope that her mother refrains from listening to the second verse of her newly released collaboration with Wizkid, titled ‘Gimme Dat.’ The verse in question features lyrics where the singer boldly commands a man to allow her to "survey" his private parts.

In the second verse of the track, which samples the iconic 2000 hit ‘911’ by Wyclef Jean and Mary J. Blige, Ayra Starr addresses the objectification she faces, asserting her ability to reclaim that gaze as a source of personal power.

Her lyrics in the controversial verse state: “So many people wan lick my stew, so baby chill make I survey your tools… and if I handle your 2 by 2, you fit to scream, you go lose your cool.”

This explicit and assertive verse immediately sparked considerable reaction among listeners upon the song's release. While a significant portion of the audience lauded Ayra Starr's artistic boldness and confident expression, others voiced criticism, describing her delivery on the verse as being "too raw" or overtly suggestive.

Acknowledging the potentially eyebrow-raising nature of her lyrics, Ayra Starr herself took to her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday to share her humorous apprehension about her mother's potential reaction.

She candidly wrote, “Hopefully my mom never listens to my second verse.”

Ayra Starr's lighthearted tweet offers a glimpse into the personal side of an artist navigating the complexities of creative expression and familial expectations. It also highlights the ongoing discussions surrounding lyrical content and the boundaries of explicitness in contemporary music. The contrasting reactions to the verse underscore the diverse perspectives within the listening audience regarding themes of sexuality and empowerment in Afrobeats. While some celebrate Ayra Starr's unapologetic approach, others find the directness of the lyrics to be outside their comfort zone.