Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur has publicly accused executives of his former record label, Ground Up Chale, led by Glen Boateng of harassment, threats, and attempts to prevent him from releasing his music.

In a statement, the 31-year-old artist claimed that he is being forced to pay $150,000 for using images of himself in a project and alleged that the label claims ownership over his image, music, and related work dating back to 2016.

“If anything happens to me Glen Boateng and all team members of Ground up chale are responsible and should be held responsible. I am currently being asked to pay $150,000 for using images of MYSELF for this current project. Ground up claims to own me, my image, my music and everything attached to it from 2016 to this day,” Kwesi Arthur said.

He added that he has not been affiliated with the company since the release of his album Son of Jacob and has not earned any income from his music during the period he worked with them. He also accused Glen Boateng, a key executive at the label, of constant threats and manipulation.

“Although I have not worked or had any affiliation to the company since Son of Jacob. I have not made a dime from any of my music within the period I worked with them for years now and receive constant threats and manipulation from Glen who is living off of my money and hard work,” he stated.

Kwesi Arthur said the ongoing situation has affected his mental health and wellbeing, prompting him to make the matter public for the safety of himself and his family.

“If for whatever reason this project that I am trying to give to my fans independently gets taken down, know Glen is responsible… I’ve tried to not say anything for a long time though this has affected my wellbeing and mental health greatly but for the safety of myself and my family I choose to publicly share the truth,” he said.