The artist accused the label executive of withholding millions and secretly selling his song catalog
On August 14, 2026, Shallipopi publicly accused Dapper Music of withholding more than $1 million in unpaid royalties. The singer claimed the executive secretly sold his music catalog to Virgin Music. He also confirmed reporting the case to the EFCC.
Fans watched in shock on August 14, 2026, as another major royalty dispute surfaced. Shallipopi launched a direct attack on Dapper Music regarding missing funds and unpaid royalties.
This clash follows a growing trend of artists fighting the company. Recently, fans watched Seyi Vibez mock label over missing funds during a bitter fight. The crisis deepened when T.I Blaze demanded missing royalties from the exact same boss.
Royalties and catalog sales dispute
The singer claimed Dapper Music owes him for 46 different songs. He stated this debt includes income from his hit track “E don cast”.
”Dapper nor forget na my laho money Dey with me o, u Dey hold me 46 songs royalty income including my ‘E don cast’ money and nor forget too you carry all of us catalog go give virgin u come collect block money, you come pocket am,” the artist wrote.
Shallipopi alleged the executive collected a huge payment for their catalogs. He accused the boss of keeping the money instead of paying the artists. The singer then claimed his missing money passes one million dollars.
”My money wey Dey your hand pass $1m and u know,” the singer declared.
The artist mocked the executive and compared him to a popular music manager. He claimed Dapper uses tricks to control artists from the streets.
”Jude nor sabi work reach u and u know broski😂 u be master manipulator, u Dey put juju for mouth Dey talk to trenches boys 💔 u know what you are senior man, you too pour us spit,” the rapper stated.
EFCC statements and legal threats
The dispute has already moved beyond social media arguments. Shallipopi confirmed he visited an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission office. He wrote a formal statement against the music executive.
”Dapper you Dey hold me money o, and u sell my catalog now u Dey act confuse, I go EFCC office i go write statement against u, and u go another EFCC office Dey lie for them, you forget say nor be only me u scam lol,” the star revealed.
The singer claimed Dapper hired 100 lawyers because he faces serious trouble. Shallipopi warned the executive to prepare to pay for even more legal help.
”You Dey pay 100 lawyers cause you know the kind problem you Dey, and the one I go give you still many well well o, get ready to pay more lawyers, since famous Pluto blow for my hand I don go offline go learn wetin nor Dey my field, I don see how real transparency Dey work, I don see how money Dey flow, but for your hand…. All of us suffer we suffer well well cause you sabi manipulation, na your other name be that, I sha happy say God no Dey sleep, if breeze blow chicken yansh go spread wide open,” the artist threatened.
Shallipopi expressed confidence that the truth will eventually come out. He noted he spent time offline learning about openness and cash flow. He then challenged the label boss to meet him in a courtroom.
”Make we enter court room Dapper🙏,” the singer challenged.
Rejecting career help claims
During the online clash, a fan argued that Dapper built the singer’s career. The user claimed Shallipopi would never reach his current level without the label.
”The same dapper help your career Let’s just forget Without dapper, you won’t be up to this level,” the fan wrote.
Shallipopi quickly rejected this claim and denied receiving early career help. He credited TikTok and DistroKid for his initial breakthrough from home. The artist cursed the executive for withholding his money.
”Nobody helped my career bro, I uploaded Elon musk on distokid and TikTok blew me up!! All from home bro, I don commont go far before I see this dapper the ripper n—a, now he nor wan give me my money and the funny part be say nor be only me,” the star replied.
