Kwesi Arthur vs Ground Up: Rapper’s Father Breaks Silence on Son’s Dispute With Former Record Label
- Kwesi Arthur's father has waded into his son's ongoing public dispute with his former label, Ground Up Chale
- In a video, Samuel Danso Arthur detailed how his son's issues with his former label started a few years ago
- Kwesi Arthur's father also pledged support for his son and hinted at joining his fight against the former label
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Kwesi Arthur's dispute with Ground Up Chale
Samuel Danso Arthur, the father of award-winning Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur, has broken his silence on his son's ongoing dispute with his former record label, Ground Up Chale.
Source: Twitter
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Kwesi Arthur took to his official social media platforms to level several allegations of extortion and intimidation against his former label and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Glen Boateng.
In a post, the Grind Day hit-maker, who was a major cornerstone of Ground Up Chale's success for years, accused the label and its CEO of demanding US$150,000 for him to use images of himself in an upcoming independent project.
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According to Kwesi Arthur, his former label claimed to own him, his image, and his brand since he joined them in 2016.
The rapper, who claimed to have cut ties with the label since the release of his 2022 album, Son of Jacob, accused Ground Up Chale of failing to pay him any money for the projects he recorded during his time with them.
Kwesi Arthur also accused his former label boss, Glen Boateng, of making several threats on his life and planning to sabotage his soon-to-be-released Redemption Valley music project.
In subsequent posts, the rapper called on Ground Up Chale and its CEO to stop pestering him and allow him to work on his music as an independent artist.
His post went viral on social media, leading to former signees and producers also accusing the label of cheating them out of the income from their projects.
The X posts of Kwesi Arthur, levelling accusations against Ground Up Chale, are below:
Kwesi Arthur's father speaks on son's dispute
In an interview with Gossips24 TV on Thursday, January 22, 2026, Samuel Arthur noted that his son experienced several challenges during his time at Ground Up Chale.
Kwesi Arthur's father noted that his son had informed him that he had signed only a four-year contract with the label when he joined them in 2016.
The rapper's father stated that his son continued to work with Ground Up Chale after his contract ended, and said his son had a 60-40 per cent agreement with the label.
Samuel Arthur noted that he received a call from Boateng over a year ago, in which he raised some issues and arranged a meeting for further discussions.
Source: Instagram
Kwesi Arthur's father stated that the Ground Up Chale boss accused his son of owing him and his label some money he had previously received as payment and demanded a refund.
Samuel Arthur also recounted a conversation he had with his son following his meeting with Boateng, and pledged to involve himself in his son's dispute with his former label.
He questioned why Ground Up Chale and its CEO were going after his son despite him making a lot of money from his craft.
Kwesi Arthur's father claimed that his son proposed a new contract offer to continue his working relationship with his former label after his time with them officially ended.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on Kwesi Arthur's dispute
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on Kwesi Arthur's dispute with his former label, Ground Up Chale.
He said:
"I believe both parties need to sit down and talk. The social media banter doesn’t really help if there is no clear road map solution."
"Both will sound right in the communication but there is definitely an underlining issue that needs to be resolved by both parties amicably or through the legal means."
The YouTube video of Kwesi Arthur's son speaking about his son's dispute with Ground Up Chale is below:
Kwesi Arthur's father's remarks stir reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Bae-unusual commented:
"I honestly thought Ground Up was for Kwesi Arthur. He did so well with them."
AF_IS_GREEN said:
"His father speaks so well."
Androidgameplay wrote:
"Kudos to Arthur's father. He has done anything a father must do, I really appreciate him."
Medikal supports Kwesi Arthur amid label fight
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Medikal had supported Kwesi Arthur amid his dispute with his former label, Ground Up Chale.
In a video, the Ghanaian rapper recounted his history with his colleague as he questioned why his former label was fighting him.
Medikal also shared his experience from his past working relationship with his mentor, Criss Waddle, at the AMG Business label.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has over 5 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.
