Kwesi Arthur
Ghanaian rapper, Kwesi Arthur, has accused his former record label, Ground Up Chale, of allegedly intimidating and exploiting him.
In a strongly worded social media post, the award-winning artiste suggested that his personal safety could be at risk, stating that if “anything happens” to him, key figures at Ground Up Chale including co-founder Glen Boateng should be held responsible.
Kwesi Arthur alleged that the label is demanding $150,000 for using his own images in a new independent project, despite no longer being affiliated with the company. According to the rapper, Ground Up Chale has claimed ownership of his image, music and all creative works associated with him from 2016 to date.
He strongly disputed the claim, stressing that he has not worked with the label since the release of his Son of Jacob album and has had no formal relationship with Ground Up Chale for several years.
The musician further claimed that he did not earn any income from his music during his time with the label, accusing Glen Boateng of benefiting financially from his work. He also alleged that he has been subjected to persistent threats and manipulation aimed at preventing him from releasing music independently.
Kwesi Arthur warned that if his forthcoming project is taken down, the public should hold Glen Boateng responsible, accusing him of actively working to stop him from releasing music altogether.
Breaking his silence, the rapper said the situation has taken a serious toll on his mental health and overall well-being. He explained that his decision to go public was motivated by a desire to protect himself and his family, and to ensure that the truth is made known.