- Kabza De Small is facing a legal battle with former friend and producer Kelvin Momo over a contract dispute.
- The dispute centres on royalty payments and promotional obligations that Kelvin claims were not fulfilled.
- Kelvin Momo is demanding R1 million in compensation for unmet contractual obligations and unpaid royalties.
Kabelo “Kabza De Small” Motha, a prominent figure in the Amapiano music scene, is currently involved in a legal dispute with Thato Ledwaba, better known as Kelvin Momo.
Kabza De Small legał dispute with Kelvin Momo: Here’s what we know
According to reports, the conflict arose from a contract disagreement between Kelvin Momo and Kabza’s record label, PianoHub.
Momo, who was signed under PianoHub, alleges that the label failed to honour their contractual obligations, which included paying royalties every six months and promoting his music.
Momo claims that Kabza’s company did not effectively promote his 2020 project, Momo’s Private School, and did not secure the endorsements they had promised.
Additionally, Momo alleges that Kabza did not inform distributors and publishers that their agreement had ended, resulting in payments being misdirected to the label instead of directly to him.
Due to these grievances, Kelvin Momo has sought legal recourse, filing a lawsuit in the Johannesburg High Court.
He is demanding R1 million in compensation for unpaid royalties and the failure to meet contractual obligations.
Sources close to the matter reveal that the dispute has also strained the personal friendship between the two artists.
Despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue, Momo felt compelled to take legal action to address his concerns.
Who is Kelvin Momo?
Kelvin Momo, born Thato Ledwaba, is a renowned South African music producer, DJ, and songwriter known for his distinctive Amapiano sound.
He began his musical journey at the age of 15, producing beats and gradually making a name for himself in the music industry. Some of his notable tracks include ‘Umalukatsi’, ‘Mang Dakiwe’, ‘Ska Bhaile’, and ‘Dakiwe’.
Momo has collaborated with several prominent artists in the Amapiano genre, such as Semi Tee and Mr JazziQ.
His music has been featured in various South African movies, television shows, and radio programs, helping to elevate the genre and bring attention to lesser-known producers.
Over the years, Momo has released multiple albums, including Kurhula (2023), Amukelani (2022), Ivy League (2021), and Bayeke (2020), with Momo’s Private School (2020) being a significant project under dispute in the current legal battle.