Shatta Wale, a reggae/dancehall artist, is upset because some music fans are comparing him to rapper Black Sherif.
According to Shatta, these comparisons diminish the impact that artists have had over time.
Shatta Wale claimed in a live broadcast on social media that two artists have the right to exist without being pitted against each other.
He explained that people have the freedom to like whichever musician they choose and to listen to whichever music genre they want.
Comparisons, Shatta Wale argued, are unappealing, especially between himself and Black Sherif, who has just been on the scene for a year.
He remarked that Black Sherif should be left alone to pursue his career and make his mark without the distractions of some of these statements.
Since his early days in the industry, the 'Melissa' hitmaker has been compared to a number of artists, including Samini, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie, among others.
"However, after the scandals, many of these people who try to use other artists' work to tear him down scarcely support them," he added.
Shatta Wale revealed that he does not consider anyone in the industry to be his partner, especially after he was able to resurrect his career after a hiatus following his first smash track, 'Moko Hoo.'
Despite the attempts to undermine his success, Shatta Wale stated that he has a loyal fan following who backs him up.