Drama in Mavin Records As Crayon Calls Out Don Jazzy, Alleges Unpaid Royalties

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Crayon has ignited controversy on social media after making a series of allegations against Mavin Records and its founder, Don Jazzy.

The singer, who rose to fame under the label, took to X (formerly Twitter) in a string of emotional posts accusing the music powerhouse of withholding royalties and mishandling aspects of his career.

In the posts, Crayon alleged that executives within the label had earned significant revenue from his music while failing to properly compensate him. One of the tweets, which quickly went viral before being deleted, described a top executive as a “highest criminal,” sparking heated reactions across social media.

Screenshots of the posts circulated widely online, drawing attention from fans and figures within the Nigerian entertainment industry.

The controversy intensified after fans noticed changes in the singer’s social media profiles and music releases. Crayon recently released a new track titled “Baami” under a different imprint reportedly linked to Olodum Entertainment, fueling speculation that he may have parted ways with Mavin Records.

Observers also noted updates to the singer’s booking contact and branding online, which many interpreted as signs of a possible departure from the label.

However, neither Crayon nor Mavin Records has officially confirmed whether the artist has exited the company.

The situation has already sparked reactions within the music industry. Nigerian producer Samklef weighed in on the controversy, suggesting the allegations raise broader concerns about how artists are treated by major labels.

Fans have also taken sides online, with some defending Mavin Records’ reputation, while others expressed support for the singer’s claims.

Crayon joined the Mavin ecosystem in 2019 under Blowtime Entertainment, a label imprint led by music executive Baby Fresh.

Since then, he has released several popular songs including “So Fine,” “Ijo (Laba Laba),” “Too Correct,” and “Ngozi” featuring fellow Mavin star Ayra Starr.

The artist also gained recognition through collaborative projects with other Mavin talents such as Rema, Magixx, and Ladipoe.

Despite the growing online debate, Mavin Records has yet to release an official statement addressing the allegations.

As the controversy continues to trend across social media, fans and industry watchers are awaiting clarification from both sides on the future of Crayon’s relationship with the influential Afrobeats label.

For now, the situation highlights ongoing conversations about contracts, royalties, and artist-label relationships within Nigeria’s fast-growing music industry.