Entertainment executive Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as Bullgod, has described recent actions by award-winning rapper Kwesi Arthur amid his dispute with former record label GroundUp Chale as a “pure display of ignorance.”
Speaking on The Chat with Ekow Koomson on Channel One TV, Bullgod said Kwesi Arthur’s public handling of the issue reflects a lack of understanding of how the music business operates.
“What has happened this week is just a pure display of ignorance on the part of Kwesi Arthur,” Bullgod said, adding that while it is unclear whether the artiste acted knowingly, he preferred to attribute the situation to ignorance rather than intent.
According to him, Kwesi Arthur’s approach has been unfair and potentially dangerous, particularly because it has exposed Glen Boateng, founder of GroundUp Chale, to public backlash.
Bullgod criticised the emotional tone surrounding the controversy, including comments made by Kwesi Arthur’s father, insisting that emotions should not override contractual obligations.
“You don’t sign a contract and then years down the line you come and cry foul,” he stated, noting that similar complaints had been raised by the artiste in the past but never at the current scale.
He warned that taking such grievances to the public space to seek sympathy could lead to serious consequences.
“Putting Glen out there for people to hate is extremely dangerous. You’re causing public disaffection for someone who invested in you,” he said.
Bullgod stressed that disputes over contracts should be addressed through appropriate legal and professional channels rather than social media or public commentary.
“If you have qualms with anybody, there are a lot of channels you can use,” he noted.
He further expressed hope that GroundUp Chale’s legal team would take action, describing the situation as critical not just for the individuals involved but for the music industry as a whole.
Bullgod argued that Kwesi Arthur had already weakened his position by making claims he could not substantiate.
“When it comes to the things he’s talking about, he’s lost already,” he said, referencing an interview he had seen with a GroundUp Chale lawyer who presented evidence to counter the artiste’s claims.
He emphasised that in legal disputes, proof, not public opinion, matters most.
“It is not about what you know. It’s about what you can prove,” Bullgod said, adding that claims of not earning any money were contradicted by existing emails.
Describing such statements as misleading, Bullgod suggested that Kwesi Arthur should issue a retraction.
“By now, he should be putting out another statement to say, ‘I retract what I said. It was a misunderstanding,’” he added.
The ongoing dispute between Kwesi Arthur and GroundUp Chale continues to spark debate about artiste-label relationships, contract literacy, and the risks of resolving industry conflicts in the public domain.
