Singer Ruger Says His Toxic Traits Began At Just 6 Years Old After Early Heartbreak

Nigerian singer Ruger recently shared a surprising story about the moment that first sparked his so-called “toxic traits” — and it dates back to when he was just six years old.

Speaking on the Bro Bants podcast, Ruger — whose real name is Michael Adebayo Olayinka — opened up about an early childhood experience that deeply affected him emotionally.

“There was this aunty I liked,” he said. “She used to call me ‘my boyfriend,’ so I thought she was mine.”

But what felt like innocent affection quickly took a painful turn. Ruger recalled being devastated when he saw her with another man, calling the moment traumatic.

Heartbroken, he said he cried while singing along to Styl-Plus’ breakup anthem Imagine That — a song that perfectly captured his mood.

“That experience shattered me,” Ruger admitted. “That was the beginning of my toxicity.”