King Tee Dee cut on own song
Cutting out King Tee Dee has seen to quite the backlash on Namibian social media platforms for Diamond Platinumz.
Fans, artists and media personalities in Namibia took to social media to support King Tee Dee after Diamond Platinumz from Tanzania released a music video to King Tee Dee's One I love without his verses and him not appearing in the video.
Diamond is initially featured on the Valentine's anthem which was produced by Lizar Classic. When reached for comment on the matter, Diamond Platinumz's team shared that both parties have committed to a contract. The contract specifies that both artists in question can recreate the song however they want, or wish, with the knowledge and consent of the producer of the song.
King Tee Dee and Mshasho are yet to put out an official statement on the matter. Poiyah Media founder Ilke Platt whose public relations firm is entrusted with King Tee Dee's PR, told tjil that they are aware of the matter but are dealing with it privately. “Because of the sensitivity of the matter, Poiyah Media and our client King Tee Dee have chosen to deal with the matter confidentially,” Platt told tjil.
Gazza, and businessmen Lazarus Jacobs and Knowledge Katti are some of the notable public figures who have publicly offered their support for King Tee Dee. Gazza admitted that he is not aware of the contractual terms for the song but he made it known that he is rallying for King Tee DEE and Namibia. “This is not a call for sympathy nor for mediation because I myself do not know details of the agreement between the two artists but I do not care, it is my natural duty to stand for Namibia,” said Gazza.
With the issue being a hot topic on social media platforms, Gazza summoned Namibians and his fans to refrain from scorning King Tee Dee for the saga. “Lessons learned for all of us to grow, but still we must support our own and I call on my GMP family and fans to stop with the bashing because today it is King Tee Dee, tomorrow it is us,” said Gazza.
Tweets on the matter
@NdatuHaikali: Diamond Platinumz we Namibians are disappointed in you. Our musician King Tee Dee invited you for his concert in 2018; you recorded a song and rejected to shoot it, just to find out you cropped him out and released your own video. Where is your loyalty?
@MJayOskwata: Let's make a million dislike on the Diamond Platinumz One I love music video.
@jerrymcfly6_9: So many backstabbers in Namibia; instead of supporting your very own artist you are busy dissing him. Shame, right now you all acting up like our politicians. Stop trolling him and defend him.
@Gonsba: Let's do our own Namibian music video and exclude his part out also. He should have excluded the “babe ondikuhole” part from his lyrics, which is our language.
@ChilliKong: The Dogg is one of the most talented artists that will walk on Namibian soil. He gave us hits since 2003-04 till today. Respect the man.
@MariaNepembe: I want to fight!!! Is there anything you/we can do?
MICHAEL KAYUNDE
Diamond is initially featured on the Valentine's anthem which was produced by Lizar Classic. When reached for comment on the matter, Diamond Platinumz's team shared that both parties have committed to a contract. The contract specifies that both artists in question can recreate the song however they want, or wish, with the knowledge and consent of the producer of the song.
King Tee Dee and Mshasho are yet to put out an official statement on the matter. Poiyah Media founder Ilke Platt whose public relations firm is entrusted with King Tee Dee's PR, told tjil that they are aware of the matter but are dealing with it privately. “Because of the sensitivity of the matter, Poiyah Media and our client King Tee Dee have chosen to deal with the matter confidentially,” Platt told tjil.
Gazza, and businessmen Lazarus Jacobs and Knowledge Katti are some of the notable public figures who have publicly offered their support for King Tee Dee. Gazza admitted that he is not aware of the contractual terms for the song but he made it known that he is rallying for King Tee DEE and Namibia. “This is not a call for sympathy nor for mediation because I myself do not know details of the agreement between the two artists but I do not care, it is my natural duty to stand for Namibia,” said Gazza.
With the issue being a hot topic on social media platforms, Gazza summoned Namibians and his fans to refrain from scorning King Tee Dee for the saga. “Lessons learned for all of us to grow, but still we must support our own and I call on my GMP family and fans to stop with the bashing because today it is King Tee Dee, tomorrow it is us,” said Gazza.
Tweets on the matter
@NdatuHaikali: Diamond Platinumz we Namibians are disappointed in you. Our musician King Tee Dee invited you for his concert in 2018; you recorded a song and rejected to shoot it, just to find out you cropped him out and released your own video. Where is your loyalty?
@MJayOskwata: Let's make a million dislike on the Diamond Platinumz One I love music video.
@jerrymcfly6_9: So many backstabbers in Namibia; instead of supporting your very own artist you are busy dissing him. Shame, right now you all acting up like our politicians. Stop trolling him and defend him.
@Gonsba: Let's do our own Namibian music video and exclude his part out also. He should have excluded the “babe ondikuhole” part from his lyrics, which is our language.
@ChilliKong: The Dogg is one of the most talented artists that will walk on Namibian soil. He gave us hits since 2003-04 till today. Respect the man.
@MariaNepembe: I want to fight!!! Is there anything you/we can do?
MICHAEL KAYUNDE
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