A Pass on Avoiding Industry Beef: “There Is Nothing to Gain”

A Pass may be one of the most outspoken artistes in Uganda, but he has managed to stay away from industry beef for years.

Despite spending over a decade in the game and openly criticizing fellow musicians, the singer has rarely found himself in direct conflict.

Apart from playful banter, especially with Lil Pazo, A Pass has largely avoided serious fallouts.

Over the years, he has not held back when speaking about the state of Ugandan music, at one point calling many artistes “mediocre” and even describing some as “dead people walking.”

Still, those comments have never turned into full-blown feuds.

Speaking during an interview on KFM, the “Love Infection” singer explained that his approach comes down to intention and respect.

I feel like I respect other artistes, and if I say something, I genuinely say it from a good place. I am not the kind of person to beef someone. There is nothing to gain, and I learned that a long time ago. I am not the kind of person to stir or start wars. I prefer to bring love rather than hate.

He also pointed to how he carries himself in public, saying he avoids overexposure on purpose.

While many artistes try to stay visible at all times, A Pass keeps his appearances limited and selective.

And the reason I am not out all the time is that I do not feel like anything valuable should be everywhere. These T-shirts they buy at 5K, you can find them everywhere. But T-shirts they sell at 150 to 200K, you are not going to find them everywhere. I am that T-shirt.

It is that balance of honesty and restraint that has kept A Pass out of conflicts, even when his views stir conversation.