“If Anything Happens to Me, Blame Glen and Ground Up” — Kwesi Arthur

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper and singer Kwesi Arthur has sent shockwaves through the music industry after making a series of emotional and troubling allegations against executives of his former record label, Ground Up Chale.

In a heartfelt public post that has since gone viral, the Grind Day hitmaker accused the label’s management—specifically mentioning Glen Boateng—of what he described as years of harassment, intimidation, and continued attempts to control his image and creative output long after their professional relationship allegedly ended.

Kwesi Arthur claimed that Ground Up Chale is demanding $150,000 from him for the use of images of himself in a recent independent project, a move he says has left him distressed and fearful. According to the artiste, the images in question are of his own likeness, used in a project he independently funded and released.

In one of the most alarming parts of his statement, Kwesi Arthur wrote that if anything were to happen to him, the public should “hold Glen and Ground Up responsible,” a comment that has deeply worried fans and colleagues across the entertainment space.

The emotional tone of the message revealed an artiste who feels trapped, threatened, and unheard. Fans flooded social media with messages of support, concern, and prayers, with many calling on industry stakeholders, human rights bodies, and fellow musicians to speak up and ensure his safety.

As of the time of filing this report, Ground Up Chale and Glen Boateng have not publicly responded to the allegations. The claims remain unproven, and no official legal action has yet been confirmed by either party.

Kwesi Arthur rose to fame under Ground Up Chale and became one of Ghana’s most celebrated music exports, winning multiple awards locally and internationally. His departure from the label marked a new chapter in his career, with fans praising his growth as an independent artiste.

This developing situation has reignited conversations about artist rights, contracts, power dynamics in the music industry, and the mental health of creatives navigating post-label independence.

Many fans are now urging calm, transparency, and lawful resolution, while hoping that all parties involved will address the matter responsibly to prevent further escalation.