Singer Kcee has opened up about his long-rumoured rift with fellow artist Flavour, revealing that he once turned down an opportunity to sign the highlife star early in his career because he didn’t see enough potential at the time.

In an interview with Yanga FM Lagos, Kcee explained that the perceived tension between them may stem from what he described as a “superiority complex,” noting that his humility and reluctance to boast about his achievements are often misunderstood.

The Limpopo crooner emphasized that his consistency and dedication to music would eventually silence any doubters. He added that he had already established himself in the industry long before Flavour moved to Lagos.

“Till now, I don’t understand the reason for his beef with me, especially that incident where he alleged that someone was copying him. The truth is, when some people had written you off, hoping you would remain stagnant, and you work hard and reach a level they didn’t expect, that was what happened,” Kcee said.

He continued:
“I came into the music industry before Flavour. Soso Soberekon brought him to me years ago to sign to my record label. I was already driving exotic cars and balling before he came to Lagos. I told Soso I couldn’t sign Flavour because I didn’t see potential in him at that time. It wasn’t because I had anything against him.

“I don’t think that’s why he is holding a grudge. But time will tell. Many of my colleagues underrate my talent, and my humility contributes to that. I don’t brag. I don’t need to. As I always say, time will prove the doubters wrong. Some of those who doubted me in the past have come to apologize and admit they were wrong.”