Singer, T.I Blaze, has called out music executive, Dapper Music, accusing him of failing to account for about N1.2 billion allegedly linked to royalties and the licensing of artists’ intellectual property.
T.I Blaze made the allegations in a post shared on his X page while questioning the handling of music catalogues and royalty payments involving Dapper Music.
The singer also questioned the involvement of Virgin Music in the business arrangement, asking how the company was entitled to a share of the revenue.
He further challenged Dapper Music to explain how the alleged N1.2 billion became unaccounted for.
“How did Virgin Music get into a business where you’re supposed to take 30 percent and bounce, from whose cut is Virgin taking their bag? … how did 1.2 billion naira go unexplained. Dapper Music come and answer?” T.I Blaze said.
He alleged Dapper Music licensed another person’s intellectual property without mutual agreement, adding that greed had led to the betrayal of those who helped make the money.
“Fuck Ripper Music … Who dey licenses another person intellectual property without mutual agreement? Dapper your cup don finally full,” he wrote.
T.I Blaze further alleged that those who contributed to making the money were betrayed.
“When you get so drunk on your dreams and can’t fight greed spirit, betrayed those that make the Bag primarily. you’ll be that colorful butterfly that goes back to being a caterpillar,” he said.