T.I Blaze Calls Out Dapper Music, Claims N1.2 Billion Unexplained
Nigerian singer and songwriter Akintunde Abiodun Timileyin, known professionally as T.I Blaze, has publicly called out his record label, Dapper Music, over alleged financial misconduct and intellectual property violations.
In a series of tweets on his X handle, the 'Sometimes' crooner accused the label of failing to account for over N1.2 billion in revenue, demanding transparency.
T.I Blaze questioned the involvement of Virgin Music in his deal, asking how they entered a business arrangement where they were supposed to take a 30 percent cut.
He also expressed frustration over his inability to release new music for seven months and demanded the return of his catalogue.
He wrote on X:
"Fuck Ripper music … Who dey licenses another person intellectual property without mutual agreement? Dapper your cup don finally full. 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?"
"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."
"I'm not being dramatic, I waited for this to go amicably. 7 months no new drop. You think say I jonze. Me wey dey game pass. Contract expire, you wan dull me keh. The -$185k after over a billion revenue prove it. Drop my catalogue I'll pay it. Nah less. End of an era. Mr Ripper."
T.I Blaze signed with Dapper Music in early 2021, and gained prominence following the release of his single "Sometimes."