
Ugandan dancehall singer Vyper Ranking has publicly challenged returning artist Kid Fox to a freestyle battle. According to Mbu, Vyper Ranking said he welcomes Kid Fox's competitiveness and wants him to prove his current lyrical skills through the contest. The challenge comes amid discussion of Kid Fox's standing in the music scene and what the report describes as declining respect from his peers since his return to the industry.
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