Blaqbonez: Music Industry 'Very Wicked' for Lack of Peer Support

Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has described the music industry as "very wicked," citing the lack of support among musicians despite his consistent efforts to promote colleagues. The 'Chanel' artist expressed frustration that he regularly shares new music from peers like Drake, Central Cee, and 1Future on his social media, yet receives no reciprocation when he released his biggest summer song. This isn't the first time Blaqbonez has raised concerns about industry practices. In 2023, he accused fellow musicians of using streaming farms to artificially inflate their numbers, a claim disputed by industry executives including Don Jazzy and Odumodublvck. Despite the controversy, Blaqbonez maintains that stream farming has caused "irreversible damage" to the Nigerian music industry. How should artists balance self-promotion with supporting colleagues in an industry that often rewards individual success?

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