The Ghanaian music industry is in shock following a chilling public statement from Kwesi Arthur. In a late-night post shared on January 21, 2026, the rapper issued a dire warning to his followers, stating that should any harm come to him, his former manager Glen Boateng and the Ground Up Chale team must be held strictly responsible.
The Truth Behind the Kwesi Arthur Glen Boateng Dispute
The “Grind Day” hitmaker accompanied his warning with a series of explosive claims that have sent the internet into a frenzy.
He alleges that despite officially going independent years ago, his former management is now demanding a staggering $150,000 just for him to use his own image and likeness for his current projects. Arthur further claims that Ground Up is asserting total ownership over his entire brand from 2016 to date, a situation he says has left him without a single cent in earnings from his past music while severely damaging his mental health through constant threats and calculated attempts to sabotage his career.
“I Have Not Made a Dime”
In one of the most heartbreaking sections of the statement, Arthur reflects on the financial toll of the dispute. He stated:
“They claim they own me, my music, and my image from 2016 till now. I have not made a dime from all those years of work, and now they want $150,000 for me to be myself. If anything happens to me, Glen Boateng is the reason.”
This legal battle comes at a critical time for Kwesi Arthur. He recently announced his new album, Redemption Valley, which was intended to be his definitive move into independence. The project was meant to signal a fresh start away from the shadow of his 2022 departure from Ground Up Chale.
Arthur warned fans that if his new music is taken down or hidden on digital streaming platforms, it is a direct result of Glen Boateng’s ongoing efforts to suppress his voice as an independent artist.
