DJ Neptune Reacts to Shortchanging Laycon After BBN Star Tweeted About It: "4 Years Don Waka"

• Imohiosen Patrick, professionally known as DJ Neptune, has come forward to clear the air concerning Laycon's tweet about ripping him off
• The duo collaborated on the remix of the song Nobody, alongside Joe Boy in the year 2020, which recorded massive success
• While speaking on Zero Conditions podcast, DJ Neptune gave insight into the music business and why Laycon feels cheated
• Legit.ng exclusively spoke to Topss, an A&R at Davido's manager, Asa's entertainment outfit, The Plug, and he shared his take on the matter

Nigerians were curious to discover what transpired between Laycon and DJ Neptune after the duo successfully collaborated on the "Nobody" remix in 2020.

Olamilekan Moshood Agbeleshe, aka Laycon, a Big Brother Naija star, took to the X platform to call DJ Neptune out for cheating him on his deal on the Nobody remix.

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Laycon wrote:

"Abeg o… @deejayneptune how far my agreement and split for the “Nobody (Icons Remix)” song though. Is it not still ready? haba it’s been 4 years o 🤦🏾‍♂."

See Laycon's tweet here:

While Neptune was a guest on the Zero Conditions podcast, he addressed the situation.

According to DJ Neptune's explanation, the Distro company had pushed out some "advance marketing funds" to push the music video. However, they have to recoup their Return on Investments, and that is the point that they are at.

He also noted in parts that a particular amount was offered to Laycon's team, which was rejected. Neptune also said that things were not as Laycon made them seem and that it was only a misconception.

Watch the full clip here:

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"There’s probably more to it" - Topss

Temitope Ayodeji, aka Topss, an A&R at Davido's manager, Asa's entertainment outfit, The Plug, shared his thoughts about the delay in the contract with Legit.ng.

"There should have been an agreement from the get go. I don’t know why Laycon never spoke up for 4 years until now, lol. There’s probably more to it. Hopefully everything gets settled amicably."

Reactions trail DJ Neptune's interview

See how fans are reacting to DJ Neptune's explanation:

@bolaji_olaomo:

"Its was a verry very successful song, but label hasnt recoup ROI in four years !!! Neptune should give another reason."

@sapele_pikin20:

"Neptune always having money issues with artist. This guy self."

@qwesikinng"

"Cap. How many years now."

@encrypted0x:

"You can tell when the interviewers are bias. SMH!"

@Kadel99:

"4 years don waka dj neptune."

@RafiatGbadamosi:

"Dj pay laycon his money."

DJ Neptune knocks Kiddwaya

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According to a previous report by Legit.ng, DJ Neptune joined other netizens to drag BBNaija's reality star Kiddwaya over some comments he made on the death of South African rapper Costa Titch.

Kiddwaya made a video claiming that many artists rely on hard substances to escape the world and meet expectations.

Responding to this claim, Neptune recounted how he and the late rapper, who he knew personally, used to hang out.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng