Kayz Adams, a rising Zambian singer, has finally broken his silence on his controversial fallout with fellow artist Vinchenzo M’bale.
In a recent interview, he revealed that Vinchenzo took him to court demanding K850,000 as compensation for the mentorship and support provided.
Kayz strongly disputed the amount, stating that Vinchenzo “never spent that much” on him. The shocking lawsuit has sparked heated debates across the Zambian music industry, with fans questioning the true value of mentorship and the events that led to their split.
According to Vinchenzo, he took Kayz Adams in between 2023 and June 2024, mentored him artistically, refined his sound, and provided performance opportunities, including exposure to industry veterans like the late Bobby East.
He expressed strong belief in Kayz’s talent, saying he would “bet his life” on him winning a Grammy one day.
However, Vinchenzo clarified that Kayz was never officially signed to his label, Mbalule Zilile. He also admitted to having significant influence over Kayz’s music, including deciding which songs to release and suggesting changes to lyrics and overall direction.
In his own interview on ZMB Talks, Kayz Adams pointed out the contradiction in Vinchenzo’s actions. “You can’t say you’d bet your life on me when you took me to court,” he said. Despite the legal dispute, Kayz maintained there is no bad blood between them.
He recently released a song titled “Rejected” featuring Y Cool and Drifta Trek, which many believe reflects the emotional struggles he faced during this period.
The situation has highlighted deeper issues in the Zambian music industry, including the blurred lines between mentorship and management, the lack of formal agreements, and the financial and emotional cost of such conflicts.
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While both artists have shared their sides of the story, fans remain divided. What started as a promising mentorship has now become one of the most talked-about disputes in Zed entertainment, with many wondering how upcoming artists should navigate similar relationships in the future.
Watch the interview.
