Sarkodie: Ghanaian Rapper Says He Pays Artistes On His Label Well, Adds That He Still Pays The Ones That Left

• Sarkodie, during an interview on the Way Up With Angela Yee podcast, revealed that he pays artistes very well, adding that artistes who left are still being paid
• He mentioned that his label was one of the few labels that had a 50/50 split deal with artistes despite being the one putting in the money
• The rapper's comments stunned many of his fans as it came as a surprise to them after former Sarkcess Music signee Strongman previously claimed he made no money during his time on the label

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie in an interview on the Way Up With Angela Yee podcast, opened up about his approach to compensating artistes, leaving many fans astonished by his kindness. The rap icon shared that he ensures artistes under his label are paid very well, even going so far as to continue payments to those who have departed.

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Sarkodie shed light on his label's unique 50/50 split deal with artistes, a remarkable practice considering the financial investments made by the label itself. This revelation was met with surprise and admiration from his loyal fan base.

During the interview, Sarkodie emphasised his commitment to fair treatment and respect for artistes, a rare stance in the often-controversial music industry. He expressed that it was essential for artistes to receive just compensation for their hard work and dedication to their craft.

Sarkodie said he holds this philosophy because that is what he would have wanted if he was in that position. He also added that he did not have the luxury of a record label while coming up as an artist.

The rapper's remarks came as a shock to many due to past allegations made by one of his former signees, Strongman, who claimed that he had not earned much money during his tenure with Sarkcess Music.

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Sarkodie opens up about Yvonne Nelson issue

During the same interview, Sarkodie finally addressed his reply to Yvonne Nelson's claims against him in her book, I'm not Yvonne Nelson.

Sarkodie released a song, Try Me, to tell his side of the story, especially his role in terminating his baby with Yvonne Nelson.

The rapper says that he never intended for the diss song to go public.

Source: YEN.com.gh