Rapper Vector Speaks Out About Betrayal from Colleagues and Industry Players

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Nigerian hip-hop artist Olanrewaju David Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector Tha Viper, has candidly discussed the challenging dynamics he faces in the music industry, shedding light on the attitudes of some fellow artists and music executives towards him.

Vector revealed that he has experienced instances of betrayal from certain colleagues who undermine his reputation on the international stage. The "King Kong" artist explained that he has been unfairly labeled as "stubborn" and "troublesome" because he refuses to compromise on his principles.

He went on to express his amusement at the hypocrisy of those who backstab him, as they often present a facade of friendliness when in his presence.

On his X handle, the rapper wrote, “I’ve been holding back a lot. If you think about it, I am the perfect example of the one who they thought would be ‘classist’ because I rap in English and I should ‘leave all these local affiliations’ but una no mind when Jay-Z dey rep bed Stuyvesant or Brooklyn.

“Because I’ve always had my self awareness intact, ‘he’s stubborn’.

“In the US, an ex affiliate of one of your darling rappers said ‘I see why they were uncomfortable about you; you don’t bow to anyone’.

“Abi na when them go Ghana dey talk say all Vector knows how to do is ‘trouble rap’ only for the blogger to check online and find ‘luv you Nigeria’ and reached out to encourage me. I think he said ‘this is the most poetic rap I’ve heard from Nigeria’.

“The funniest part is, these people literally become nice puppy dogs when I see them. You would wonder why they are scared of a man like me who smiles so much.”

See his post:

I’ve been holding back a lot. If you think about it, i am the perfect example of the one who they thought would be “classist” because I rap in English and i should “ leave all these local affiliations” but una no mind when jay-z dey rep bed Stuyvesant or Brooklyn.

Because I’ve…

— Teslim. (@VectorThaViper) September 14, 2023

Source: dailypost.ng

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