Nigerian singer T.I Blaze has accused music executive Dapper Music of failing to properly account for about N1.2 billion allegedly generated from royalties and the licensing of artists’ intellectual property.
The singer made the allegations in a post on his X account, where he raised questions about the management of music catalogues and the payment of royalties under Dapper Music.
T.I Blaze also questioned Virgin Music’s role in the arrangement, asking why the company was entitled to a portion 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.
