Recently, a video surfaced featuring Dagrin’s mother, who is also Trod’s stepmother, pleading for financial assistance from Nigerians. ICYMI, read here.
Dagrin’s mother’s living conditions sparked concern among Nigerians and raised questions about who has been receiving royalties from the late rapper’s songs since his tragic demise, leaving his family to suffer.
Some social media users, who believe that Trod should be aware of the royalties and be responsible for the late rapper’s mother, called him out.
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However, in response to the allegations, Trod took to his official Twitter page to clarify that he has no knowledge of the royalties.
He challenged Digital Music and Commerce Exchange Limited (DMCE), the organization he claimed has been receiving the royalties since 2010, to come forward.
Trod shared a screenshot of Dagrin’s songs on a streaming platform and wrote, “I don’t know anything about Grin’s royalties… The person who has been getting paid for 13 years should come out. DMCE, whatever?!”
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Meanwhile, a viral video showing the shabby building where late Nigerian rapper, Dagrin’s mother lives, has sparked concern among Nigerians on social media.
The video, which revealed the shabby building where Dagrin’s mother currently resides, surfaced shortly after she cried out online regarding her current living situation.
During a live session on TikTok, she revealed that she has been living in deplorable conditions ever since her son’s tragic demise and that she relies on selling food to make ends meet. Watch here.
Following this, another video showing the residence where the elderly woman resides emerged on the internet, further fueling concern among Nigerians.
In the video, a person behind the camera walks around the house, pointing out the unsightly exterior, deteriorated windows, and other noticeable features.
The video also captured glimpses of the old interior of the house and showcased some of the awards Dagrin received before his untimely death in 2010, such as The Headies Award and others. Watch here.
