Medikal Warns Fans Not To Compare Him To Kwesi Arthur, Blasts Them On Social Media

• Medikal has cautioned fans and music lovers to refrain from comparing him to other rappers, including Kwesi Arthur
• The Ghanaian musician made another post on X bragging about being the best rapper in the country, Africa and beyond
• The post by Medikal got many people sharing their views on whether he was indeed the best rapper Ghana had produced
• Entertainment pundit Yaw Baodu-Ayeboafoh spoke to YEN.com.gh about Medikal bragging about being the best rapper in the world

Ghanaian rapper Medikal sparked massive reactions online after issuing a bold statement addressing ongoing comparisons between himself and other artists in the industry.

Medikal warns fans about rapper comparisons

In a fiery tweet, the Omo Ada hitmaker expressed his frustration, urging fans and critics alike to put some respect on his name and stop placing him side by side with his peers in the music industry.

In a tweet posted on April 15, 2025, Medikal expressed his desire for fans to refrain from juxtaposing his career to that of Kwesi Arthur, stating:

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"Never ever compare me to any artiste, not Kwesi Arthur or anyone. Don’t even dare, are you guys [expletive] mad?"

The tweet came in the wake of heated debates on various platforms where music lovers often stack Ghanaian artists against each other, especially in terms of streaming numbers, sold-out shows, lyrical ability, and influence.

While Kwesi Arthur, another highly acclaimed rapper, was directly mentioned, Medikal made it clear his message applied to all artists in the scene.

In another tweet, Medikal emphasised the need for fans never to compare him to other rappers, be it Ghana, Africa or beyond. He stated that nobody was his mate as he bragged on X.

"Make una never compare me to any rapper for Ghana, Africa and beyond, nobody be my mate!"

Reactions to Medikal's statement on X

Fans were quick to weigh in on Medikal's statement on X, with some backing him and others suggesting the rapper’s outburst was not needed.

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Some supporters praised him for defending his hard work and unique style, while others felt the tweet could spark unnecessary tension within the industry.

The diverse opinions of social media users on the statements made by Medikal on X are below:

@0panaa_1 said:

"You make we shy waa right now we turn 3rd person oh Idolo?"

@Briscohood said:

"They have no idea. Even though you don’t promote AMG anymore, I still won’t choose Kwesi Arthur over you. You’ve always been the best, just a little distraction along the way, but man never fall off."

@NhyirabaAngels said:

"You are the most successful rapper alongside Sarkodie!!"

@rico_chico7 said:

"There norrr he brought himself 😂😂😂."

@YAW_FR said:

"Talk your talk, MDK! They keep forgetting who the real hitmaker is."

@Elorm_Hood said:

"So now we turn third person really I’m disappointed in you."

@iamedemgabby2 said:

"Eeiii...the matter chop hot."

Boadu-Ayeboafoh speaks on Medikal statement

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Entertainment pundit Yaw Baodu-Ayeboafoh spoke to YEN.com.gh in an exclusive interview about Medikal bragging about being the best rapper in the world.

He explained that every musician sees themselves as the best especially in the rap category where bragging was common practice.

"Every artist usually see themselves as the best, especially in the rap game, where braggadocio is a common practice."

He further stated that he was not taken aback by the statements Medikal made on X, adding that he might not be the best for everyone. However, he noted that everyone should respect his views.

"I am not surprised that Medikal sees himself as the best. He might not be the best in my book, but in his book, he is the best and we should respect his views but it is not a generally accepted view."

Medikal brags about being the best rapper

YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian rapper Medikal created a buzz on social media with a bold declaration about his lyrical prowess, confidently claiming no one in the industry could out-rap him.

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He expressed not only his self-assurance as a rapper but also hinted at his versatility, saying he could easily ghostwrite verses for other rappers and still deliver standout performances on his songs.

The post also reignited debates about Ghana’s rap hierarchy, as fans began comparing Medikal to other popular lyricists in recent memory, including Strongman Burner, Kweku Smoke and others.

Source: YEN.com.gh