You only help those with low self-esteem – Showboy blasts Sarkodie over Rapperholic snub

Ghanaian socialite-turned-musician Showboy has launched a scathing attack on rapper Sarkodie, accusing him of showing favouritism within the music industry.

In a video shared on X on 26 September 2025, an agitated Showboy alleged that Sarkodie only chooses to support artistes with “low self-esteem” who are willing to submit to his influence. He claimed that his absence from the lineup of artistes billed for the upcoming Rapperholic concert was a deliberate move because he refused to conform.

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Showboy fumed,

You only help people who have low self-esteem. Those who humble themselves to you. I am a boss on my own; that is why you can’t bring such stupid things to my door. That is why you are bringing Kwaku Smoke and other young artistes to your Rapperholic

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The outspoken musician went on to accuse Sarkodie of disrespect, insisting that he would no longer regard him with honour.

I have seen you don’t respect me, so there is no way I will respect you again. What will you show me, Sarkodie? I respect your brother because of his help; that is why I have been quiet all this time. But for you to do Rapperholic and not include me is a total disrespect,

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He added.

“You don’t respect me, and I will never respect you again. You only help those with low self-esteem.” - Showboy slams Sarkodie for excluding him from Rapperholic concert lineup. pic.twitter.com/7enEKf2lAu

— EDHUB

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