Nigerian rapper Vector has accused some hip-hop-affiliated executives of selling out their artists for contractual greed. He made these claims in a post on X while responding to discussions about hip-hop in Nigeria.
Vector criticized the ignorance of some commentators on hip-hop, claiming they know little about the art styles of different artists they discuss. He recalled helping some artists despite their differences, noting that these artists would not do the same for him if the roles were reversed.
Vector stated, “Haven’t responded to hip-hop commentaries in a long minute because the genre has the most vocal ignorants who know nothing about the art style of different artists they speak about.”
He continued, “Hip-hop doesn’t need fakes who use money and affluence to fight lyrical battles… I have had beefs with rappers but never thought to stop their shine; I have put some on platforms that they would never put me on for reasons best known to them if roles were reversed.”
Vector accused some hip-hop executives of selling out their artists for personal gain, saying, “There are so many hip-hop affiliated execs who sell out their people in contractual greed; one of them you praise on here helps labels buy artists’ catalogues for cheap simply because if you convert the money to Naira, it’s plenty.”
He concluded by comparing these executives to politicians, stating, “Many of you think some of these weak men are hard rappers simply because they tell you on tracks… lol what then differs them from politicians? The Tracks? Lol…”
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