EMTEE’S REVENGE: The SA Rapper Unleashes Fury on Empire for Crushing His Dreams
In a scathing social media rant, South African rap phenomenon Emtee, real name Mthembeni Ndevu, has torn apart his tumultuous relationship with record label Empire, exposing the company’s betrayal and neglect.
A year after signing with Empire, Emtee is still waiting for his highly anticipated album, DIY 3, to drop. The frustration and desperation seeping through his posts is palpable as he calls out the label for failing to deliver on promises, leaving him feeling like a ghost.
"It’s been a whole year since I joined Empire, and all I’ve seen is crickets," Emtee blasts. "I’ve been running shows on my own, and when people steal from me, they just laugh and say I’m done. Newsflash: Empire’s been stealing from me, not the other way around."
This isn’t the first time Emtee has expressed his discontent with Empire. He’s previously compared his time at the label to his previous stint with Ambitiouz Entertainment, painting a stark contrast between the two experiences.
"Empire has been a nightmare, leaving me high and dry for a year. At least Ambitiouz left me wanting, but Empire has abandoned me completely," he writes, highlighting the emotional toll the delay has taken on his mental health.
Emtee isn’t just a rapper; he’s a people person, surrounded by fans, friends, and family eager for the album’s release. The constant queries have taken a toll, and he’s at his wit’s end.
"This is the worst time of my life. I can’t even post anything without fans asking about the album. Ambitiouz was tough, but at least they didn’t leave me hanging for a year, with no care."
In a heart-wrenching plea, Emtee asks for help, reiterating that he’s not lacking in work ethic, but a supportive team that won’t take advantage of him. The words are laced with anguish, a cry for help in a desperate cry for freedom from the shackles of Empire. Will anyone answer his call?
In the meantime, the world waits with bated breath for DIY 3, and more importantly, for Emtee’s escape from the suffocating grip of Empire.
