Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur has intensified his public dispute with record label Ground Up Chale, issuing a strongly worded statement that underscores the depth of the fallout between both parties.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday January 22, the award-winning rapper asserted that he fully honoured his contractual obligations to the label and even went beyond them in good faith.
“I lived up to the contract. I did the time. Even after it was over, I decided to work with you on Son of Jacob in good faith. I carried Ground Up Chale on my back,” the artiste wrote.
The comment comes on the back of earlier allegations made by Kwesi Arthur, in which he accused Ground Up Chale of demanding image rights fees amounting to $150,000 for the use of photographs of himself for his current project. In that earlier post, the rapper suggested that the label claims ownership over his image, music, and overall brand claims that have since sparked widespread debate within Ghana’s music industry.
Kwesi Arthur’s latest remarks appear to frame his grievances within a broader narrative of sacrifice, loyalty, and perceived exploitation. By stressing that he fulfilled his contract and still chose to collaborate with the label on Son of Jacob after its expiration, the artiste positions his actions as driven by goodwill rather than obligation.
The unfolding dispute has reignited conversations around artiste–label relationships, contractual transparency, and intellectual property rights in Ghana’s creative sector. As of now, Ground Up Chale has not publicly responded to Kwesi Arthur’s most recent statement.
With tensions escalating in the public domain industry observers are watching closely to see whether the matter will be resolved privately, through legal channels, or continue to play out on social media.
I lived up to the contract. I did the time. Even after it was over, I decided to work with you on Son Of Jacob in good faith. I carried Ground up Chale on my back.
— KWESI ARTHUR (@KWESIARTHUR_) January 22, 2026
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