Ever since Badshah was named in connection with the fake social media followers scam, he has become a target of memes and trolls on Twitter. Netizens are calling out the rapper for his alleged involvement in 'purchasing' likes and followers on social media. They are remembering his song, Abhi to party shuru hui hai, from Khoobsurat (2014), which includes the line, Aunty police bula legi, toh yaar tera kar lega handle. Most of the memes are using this line and targeting the singer for not being able to 'handle' the situation. It is alleged that the rapper paid a huge amount to get more views to set a record for his song, Paagal. He has denied the charges.

"Following the summons, I have spoken to the Mumbai Police. I have aided the officials in their investigation by cooperating and carrying out the due diligence on my part. I have categorically denied all the allegations levelled against me and made it clear that I was never involved in such practices, nor do I condone them. The investigation procedure is being executed in accordance with the law and I have complete faith in the authorities, who are handling this matter. I would like to thank all those who have conveyed their concern to me. It means a lot to me," reads the statement issued by Badshah.