A heated exchange has erupted between media personality DJ Slim and rapper King Paluta over the highly coveted ‘Artiste of the Year’ title at the forthcoming 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs).
The controversy began after DJ Slim, in a post on X on May 8, 2025, publicly stated that among the nominees in the category, only Stonebwoy or King Promise deserve the award, citing their active engagement with the TGMA and strong presence in the music scene.
He argued that artistes like King Paluta, who show little interest in the awards, should not expect to receive recognition.
“I will be disappointed in Ghana Music Awards if they give the artist of the year award to anybody apart from Stonebwoy Or King Promise . You can’t show less interest in the scheme and expect to be awarded . This nonsense must stop,” he posted.
In response, King Paluta criticised DJ Slim’s comments, describing them as ‘loose talk’ he added that the awards should be based on merit and not on public relations.
“Fada ! This be loose talk !! So they should award based on PR and not metrics? If someone doesn’t campaign and he deserves it, they shouldn’t give it to him ?? Dem for delete you all from the industry,” he replied.
DJ Slim, however, did not back down.
He countered by highlighting the efforts of Stonebwoy and King Promise in promoting their music and engaging with fans.
He urged King Paluta to increase his visibility and participation in the industry, stating that the era of being an underground artiste is over.
“I go delete your dreadlocks, have u seen the energy being exerted in the race by King promise and Stonebwoy ? You are coming against these big acts and u want to relax, Asuo sit up, your days underground is over, this is the big stage, Go hard or go home,” he said.
King Paluta, who is currently battling for the topmost awards, faces strong contention from various other artistes including Stonebwoy, King Promise, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, Black Sherif and Team Eternity.
See the posts below:
I will be disappointed in Ghana Music Awards if they give the artist of the year award to anybody apart from Stonebwoy Or King Promise .
You can’t show less interest in the scheme and expect to be awarded . This nonsense must stop— STREET IS WATCHING ON YOUTUBE (@djsliming) May 8, 2025
Fada ! This be loose talk !!
So they should award based on PR and not metrics?
If someone doesn’t campaign and he deserves it, they shouldn’t give it to him ??
Dem for delete you all from the industry. https://t.co/BDfdb9U2Nf— King Paluta (@KingPalutaMusic) May 8, 2025
I go delete ur dreadlocks , have u seen the energy being exerted in the race by king promise and stonebwoy ? You are coming against these big acts and u want to relax , Asuo Sit up , ur days underground is over , this is the big stage , Go hard or Go home . https://t.co/PrCwpsqyfP
— STREET IS WATCHING ON YOUTUBE (@djsliming) May 8, 2025
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