{"id":112327,"date":"2026-01-23T08:11:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112327"},"modified":"2026-01-23T08:11:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:11:31","slug":"ground-up-lawyer-disputes-kwesi-arthurs-claims-reveals-earnings-from-past-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=112327","title":{"rendered":"Ground Up lawyer disputes Kwesi Arthur\u2019s claims, reveals earnings from past works"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>3 Minute, 14 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>A lawyer for Ground Up Chale, Kwesi Arthur\u2019s former management company, has rejected claims by the artiste that he earned nothing from his works during his time with the label.<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan K. Amable, counsel for Ground Up Chale, described the claims as false during a Joy FM X Spaces conversation hosted by Kwame Dadzie on Thursday, 22 January 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Backing his position, the lawyer read portions of email correspondence between the parties which, he said, showed that Kwesi Arthur had received royalties from his music.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn that email Glen details payments that had been made to Kwesi which he never disputed. It says \u2018to date, you have benefited from \u00a391,370 in royalty disbursements,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"1024\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020.jpeg\" alt=\"Ground Up lawyer disputes Kwesi Arthur\u2019s claims, reveals earnings from past works\" class=\"wp-image-10032958669\" title=\"Ground Up lawyer disputes Kwesi Arthur\u2019s claims, reveals earnings from past works\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-536x1024.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-157x300.jpeg 157w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-768x1467.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-804x1536.jpeg 804w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-1072x2048.jpeg 1072w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-73x140.jpeg 73w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-65x125.jpeg 65w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-131x250.jpeg 131w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-79x150.jpeg 79w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-222x424.jpeg 222w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020-26x50.jpeg 26w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4020.jpeg 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\"><\/figure>\n<p>Mr Amable further claimed that Kwesi Arthur received $118,712 from Platoon, a music distribution company, for his Son of Jacob album without paying Ground Up Chale its share.<\/p>\n<p>He also dismissed suggestions that the company had prevented the artiste from using his images. According to him, Kwesi Arthur was only barred from using specific footage produced by Ground Up Chale during their working relationship.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverything that was created within that period was owned by Ground Up,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>The lawyer added that Kwesi Arthur signed with Ground Up Chale in 2017 for four years and later renewed the contract for an additional two years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/copy_75373735-A8D4-4ACA-9568-3C8447FEDB73.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<p>Kwesi Arthur had earlier accused music executive Glen Boateng and members of the Ground Up Chale team of intimidation, financial demands and attempts to block his independent music releases in a strongly worded social media post that triggered widespread reaction within the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n<p>In the post, the award-winning artiste alleged that he was being asked to pay $150,000 to use images of himself for a current project and warned that his safety could be at risk amid an ongoing dispute with his former management.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf anything happens to me Glen Boateng and all team members of Ground Up Chale are responsible and should be held responsible,\u201d Kwesi Arthur wrote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The rapper, who rose to prominence under the Ground Up Chale collective, said he has not worked with or had any affiliation with the company since the release of Son of Jacob.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, he claimed he had earned nothing from music released during the period he was with the outfit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough 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,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Kwesi Arthur further alleged that deliberate efforts were being made to frustrate the release of his independent work, warning fans that any takedown of his current project should be blamed on his former manager.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf for whatever reason this project that I am trying to give to my fans independently gets taken down, know Glen is responsible,\u201d he wrote. \u201cHe is working constantly around the clock for me to never put out music again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The artiste said he had remained silent for a long time despite the personal toll the situation had taken on him, but decided to speak out for safety reasons.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kwesi Arthur is yet to respond to the claims made by Ground Up Chale through its counsel.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to full X Spaces conversation by Joy FM <strong>HERE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div class=\"twp-reactions-icons\">\n                \n                <div class=\"twp-reacts-wrap\">\n                    <a react-data=\"be-react-1\" 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