Ayra Starr Breaks Silence on Viral Roc Nation Deal Rumours: “Sabi Girl Signed Slave Contract?”
- A podcast clip alleged that Ayra Starr’s Roc Nation deal restricts her personal and creative freedom
- The host claimed that part of the deal is that Ayra can't date, post online, or collaborate without label approval
- The singer, however, has now reacted to the viral claims with a sarcastic post on X
Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has responded to viral rumours about the terms of her new management deal with Jay Z’s Roc Nation, and her reaction says it all.
Over the weekend, a podcast clip began making rounds on social media, with a host claiming to have “insider knowledge” about the 21-year-old’s contract with the American label.
Source: Instagram
Podcast alleges strict rules in Ayra’s deal
The host stated that Ayra’s alleged contract forbids her from having a boyfriend during the five-year agreement, and also places heavy restrictions on her freedom to post on social media, select collaborations, or present herself publicly in ways that don’t align with the label’s image.
The host said:
“The stipulations of this deal are crazy. She can’t have a boyfriend, can’t pick collaborations without approval, can’t dress or speak against the label’s image.”
The podcast didn’t provide any official documents or confirmation to back up the claims, but the clip quickly made its way around X and Instagram, sparking heated conversations about artistic freedom and record label control.
In a tweet that subtly dismissed the rumour, Ayra Starr posted:
“Does Ayra Starr know about this ?”
Roc Nation celebrates Ayra Starr's BET win
Legit.ng recalled that Roc Nation had celebrated Ayra Starr over her BET win.
She defeated other global artists, including labelmate and Nigerian hitmaker Rema, to win the award for Best International Act.
She joins 2Baba, D'banj, Ice Prince, Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Tems among Nigerians who have won the prestigious award.
As Nigerians celebrated Ayra Starr’s milestone, Jay-Z’s record label Roc Nation took to Elon Musk’s X to add to the online buzz.
See the post here:
Netizens react to Ayra Starr's comments
Legit.ng compiled reactions of netizens below:
@c8__el:
"Wait? Is Roc Nation a cult/cabal. What sort of contract is that? Enslavement?"
@Divinefcb:
"The only way now is to show Workings post ur man or u go Explain Tire"
@kelvinstrangee:
"That’s my problem with losers like this girl. They just pick up a Mic and cook up stories and so many gullible people just run with it."
@ItsNat3y:
"How can she say you’re not allowed to have a boyfriend when we’ve been dating for almost 2 years now"
@therealdaddymo1:
"A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes. See how she was confidently spewing lies and fabrication like she was part of the people who wrote the contract,"
Source: Instagram
Ayra Starr wants to disclose her boyfriend
Legit.ng earlier reported that Ayra Starr declared plans to disclose her boyfriend in the music video for her single "Lagos Love Story."
In a recent post on X, the 22-year-old singer emphasised her desire to include her real-life beau in the music video.
According to Ayra Starr, she wants to keep the video authentic by employing her genuine partner as a video vixen.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
