Singer Jaywon has publicly criticized fellow artist Ayra Starr for allegedly using their viral picture to promote her new album without his consent. Expressing his frustration and disappointment on X, Jaywon accused Ayra Starr of disrespecting him by leveraging the image for her personal gain without seeking his permission.
Jaywon explained that he had taken the picture out of love and admiration for Ayra Starr's talent. However, he felt betrayed by her actions and the lack of acknowledgment or compensation for the use of the image. His annoyance was further fueled by the industry's silence on the matter, as he pointed out that no one was holding Ayra Starr accountable.
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“To the sisterhood, your igbekere sister has been using my picture to promote her album disrespectfully. Picture that I took with her out of love and none of y’all are calling her out. When I come for una mama, let nobody tell me shiiit. Since na who dey mad una dey like," Jaywon wrote, indicating his readiness to retaliate if the issue is not addressed.
The incident has sparked a debate about respect and consent within the music industry, highlighting the need for clear boundaries and communication between artists.
