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Nobody is your friend in the music industry – Reminisce
Nigerian rapper Reminisce shared insights about setting boundaries in his industry relationships, emphasizing that not everyone in his circle is a true friend.
In a recent interview with Naija FM, Reminisce spoke candidly about his approach to fame and how he manages it. He explained that his early experiences in the music industry taught him important lessons, leading him to establish firm boundaries with those around him.
This approach has helped him navigate the challenges of fame while maintaining his focus on his career.
He explained, “Fame is a drug that gets one high and clouds judgment. One of the things I did in life earlier on was to realise that nobody is my friend.”
“That’s probably why many people don’t like me, if someone has worked with me and you find out that we had issues, if you find out what happened, it would probably have been because I made my decision and stood by it. I have learned that at the end of the day, na me go suffer the consequences,” he added, emphasising the need for boundaries.
Reminisce described how he discovered early in his career that he had no friends in the industry, and as he grew more popular, he learnt to be cautious about who he trusted to be around him.
“You know that when it comes to humans, they turn you into an enemy if they aren’t favoured, especially monetarily. It took a while before I became famous and I even had a child beforehand, so the first thing I got to understand is that nobody is your friend, you can be kind and you can assist but the first mistake you can make in this music industry is thinking everyone is your friend. Nobody is your friend,” said the rapper.
Reminisce offered valuable advice to aspiring artists, urging them to be cautious about the people in their circle. He explained, “We all want the same thing, so there’s no way you’d think everyone is your friend.”
He went on to emphasize the importance of discernment, adding, “It’s very normal to have people around you when you’re hot and popping, but as a famous person, it’s your responsibility to determine what you want. Not everyone around you wants you to succeed.”
His words highlight the need for artists to stay focused and selective in their relationships, especially when in the spotlight.