This comes in the wake of ongoing speculation that the two artists were only close in public because they were signed to the same record label, which some believe required them to maintain a cordial relationship.
Speaking to Doreen Avio, Kuami Eugene attributed the differences in their public interactions to contrasting personalities and the way they each respond to specific issues.
“There’s some truth to what you just said, actually. There’s a side of the story from the early days at Lynx Entertainment when we were all coming up together — it was sweet. But people have different perceptions about others and how they carry themselves. KiDi’s character is very different from mine; we are two different people,” he explained.
The musician further stated that he has always tried to maintain composure to protect his dignity among his peers and the general public.
“I try as much as possible to stay in the middle. I don’t want to be too calm to the point where I lose respect, and I don’t want to be too soft because, you know, when you’re too soft, people stop respecting you and try to bully you. Lynx taught me so much, and I’ve always appreciated the brotherhood with KiDi in particular. We’ve had times when the tension was high — sometimes, we’d go a whole year without seeing each other, but we were both at Lynx Entertainment.”
“I moved out of the Lynx camp and rented my own place. Later, KiDi also moved out. I had a studio in my house, and so did he. There came a time when we’d only meet at shows — maybe somewhere in the States, or if we were traveling together. That phase of always being together lasted for about two or three years,” he added.
Kuami Eugene also emphasized that despite occasional distance, he holds deep respect and affection for KiDi, whom he considers a big brother.
“I actually love and respect KiDi as a big brother. I appreciate every good thought he’s ever had about me. I wish him growth and expansion always. Anytime I see his posts on social media, it becomes part of my prayer that his song blows up. Because when one of us wins, it brings glory to Lynx Entertainment — and that’s what I pray for all of us. You can’t always change the narratives people create, but I really respect and love KiDi as a big brother.”