'So many hits and I’ve never seen a cent': Sir Trill says he is tired of being 'exploited'

01 February 2023 - 15:37
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Amapiano star Sir Trill said not getting paid for songs has been 'tiring and mentally challenging'.
Amapiano star Sir Trill said not getting paid for songs has been 'tiring and mentally challenging'.
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Sir Trill sent shock waves across Twitter when he revealed what has been taking a toll on him emotionally and mentally.

In a moment of reflection he took to his Twitter timeline where he revealed he had allegedly not seen a cent for songs he worked on. 

“It’s tiring and mentally damaging. So many hits and I’ve never seen a cent. I’m tired.”

The hit maker said he understood the implications of sharing his story.

“Never been an artist that talks much or exposes much. This will definitely be a joke to some of y’all. Which I understand. But it’s mentally damaging and exhausting. What are we working so much for?,” he wrote.

His fans urged him to get help on the business side. 

“You can't be everything, you a creative artist, your song writing and vocals untswembu bhuti ... Please allow other people to take care of the business side of things,” replied one.

Some urged Sir Trill to name the songs he was not paid for.

In a separate tweet he hinted about taking a hiatus from Twitter. 

“Thank you to everybody who genuinely supports 'Sir Trill'. This will probably be my last tweet.”

The John Wick hit maker, who was set to release an album titled Ghost in February this year, revealed that he had a song featuring Mpura some time ago. 

In a series of Twitter posts, Sir Trill revealed that he had been having trouble releasing a project and believed it was overdue, hinting that unnamed people were standing in his way.

“I should have dropped a project for y’all last year. Think about it. It didn’t make sense that I didn’t drop. Niggas were trying to stop me. You guys come 1st to me. Sir Trill is nothing without y’all,” he wrote.

“Let’s see them try stop this project now.”



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