On Monday, August 18, 2025, Ghanaian producer M.O.G Beatz accused dancehall star Shatta Wale on his official X (formerly Twitter) page of stealing his intellectual property. He claims Shatta Wale used his beats to defraud an international company of millions, money allegedly used to fund a lavish lifestyle and criticize fellow artists in the Ghanaian music scene.
M.O.G Beatz wrote:
“You scammed an international company using my intellectual property to buy expensive cars to flex on your colleagues? Old man, you’ll regret touching my work!”
In a subsequent voice note, he urged Shatta Wale to “engage directly with the international company you scammed before they approach me for answers.”
The producer alleged that Shatta Wale illegally claimed ownership of over 25 beats he produced and sold them to a foreign company for a large sum. He threatened to provide evidence and expose the musician if Shatta Wale pursued a defamation lawsuit.
M.O.G Beatz also revealed that he successfully had two of Shatta Wale’s albums, Reign and Wondaboy, removed from Apple Music due to intellectual property theft. He warned that more of Shatta Wale’s projects could be removed from streaming platforms if the issue escalated.
Shatta Wale’s History of Controversy
Shatta Wale is no stranger to controversy. From legal troubles to feuds with industry peers, the self-proclaimed “Dancehall King” has earned a reputation for being involved in high-profile scandals. His latest clash with M.O.G Beatz adds to a long list of incidents that have kept him in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
1. Death Prophecy and Arrest Over Fake Shooting (October 2021)
In mid-October 2021, a pastor named Jesus Ahuofe prophesied that Shatta Wale would be assassinated. Days later, the musician staged a fake shooting on October 18 to dramatize the prophecy. This hoax led to his arrest for spreading false information, resulting in a week in remand before being granted bail of GH₵100,000. At his hearing on October 26, he pleaded guilty to publishing false news and was fined GH₵2,000. He later defended his actions as necessary to expose the dangers of false prophecies.
2. VGMA Gun Incident with Stonebwoy (May 2019)
Shatta Wale and fellow dancehall artist Stonebwoy were arrested after chaos erupted at the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. The incident occurred when Stonebwoy brandished a firearm while accepting the Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year award, following an attempt by Shatta Wale and his entourage to approach him. This event raised national concerns about gun control and security at award ceremonies.
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3. Lamborghini Seizure by EOCO (June–August 2025)
In June 2025, Shatta Wale’s 2019 Lamborghini Urus was seized from his residence in Accra by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), in collaboration with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). The vehicle was linked to assets belonging to convicted fraudster Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is serving an 86-month prison sentence in the U.S. While Shatta Wale was not personally accused of wrongdoing, the car was retrieved as part of an international asset recovery operation. He initially cooperated with authorities but later accused EOCO’s director of sending armed officials to his home, prompting an official clarification from EOCO.
SOURCE: PULSE GHANA
