Nigerian singer Brymo has accused his colleague Burna Boy of betrayal, slamming the Grammy winner for including a lyric that references him in one of his songs. The controversy stems from Burna Boy's song, in which he raps "Hustle make you no fall off like Brymo," a line that Brymo found particularly disappointing.
A Disappointing Lyric
Brymo opened up about his reaction to the lyric in an interview with NotJustOk originals, where he described it as "mediocre." The singer revealed that he confronted Burna Boy over the lyric, making it clear that he would never respond by mentioning Burna Boy in his own music. "I told him your name no go ever appear for my song," Brymo said, emphasizing that he believes Burna Boy's stature should have prevented him from making such a comment.
A Controversial Grammy Win
Brymo's criticism of Burna Boy's Grammy win is likely to reignite discussions about the music award system. In the same interview, Brymo made the controversial claim that Burna Boy's Grammy was "bought." "You won a Grammy and so what? It was bought. Who's your mate," Brymo said, adding that he had previously been asked to pay $10,000 to secure a BET Award nomination. Brymo's comments are a stark reminder of the complex and often opaque nature of international music awards.
A Fractured Industry
Brymo's allegations about the music award system are not new. In the interview, he revealed that he had been approached by individuals who offered to secure him a BET Award nomination in exchange for a hefty sum of money. "I've been told to pay $10k for a BET Awards before. I don't care what fraternity you belong to," Brymo said, highlighting the perceived corruption within the industry. While Burna Boy has yet to respond to Brymo's allegations, his silence is likely to be seen as a tacit admission of guilt by many in the Nigerian music scene.
Brymo's comments are set to spark fresh debate over transparency in international music awards. As the music industry continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether awards like the Grammy will be able to maintain their credibility in the face of such allegations.
Source: NotJustOk
