Kenya's top rapper of all time, Khaligraph Jones, has taken a swipe at bloggers for what he feels is their tendency to report misleading news about artists and public figures.
Speaking to SPM Buzz, Jones accused bloggers of lacking professionalism, stating that some even use substandard equipment just to record and publish inaccurate information about celebrities.
"I believe you are doing your job, and I respect everyone working there. It's your job to blog and post stories, but before putting out certain information, verify that news," Khaligraph said.
He mentioned that some bloggers are seeking attention by publishing stories that tarnish people's names and images, without realizing that they are dealing with individuals and their families.
"Some post bad information about people like me; we are people with families, and if you just do something to get traction for yourself, those things are bad. We haven't tried this thing; we are professionals in this, and you should be professional on your side. Before sending anything, make sure the information is accurate because it's not cool sometimes," he added.
The artist jokingly suggested that he might start filtering out bloggers who are not serious about their work.
He emphasized that bloggers, if they value their work, should invest in better equipment, teasing that he might begin refusing interviews with bloggers who don't have high-quality cameras, similar to those used to interview artists like Jay Z.
"I don't like the camera you are using; buy another proper camera. You should put me on a camera like those of Jay Z because Khaligraph is a big name," he joked.
"Don't think that when I come to your interview, you are giving me a platform. I am the one giving you a platform to improve; get a better camera. But I'm just teasing you," he added.
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