In the world of music, sibling rivalry can be both a driving force and a destructive undertow. Such was the case for Paul and his brother, who together formed the iconic duo known as P-SQUARE. Their journey was marked by talent, fame, and discord.
In a recent post on his social media page, Paul emphasized that he wasn’t competing with anyone, least of all his brother.
Yet, as interviews piled up, his frustration grew. His brother consistently downplayed Paul’s contributions to their joint success. In recent interviews, he boldly claimed to have written and sung 99% of P-SQUARE’s songs, dismissing Paul’s efforts. Even their collaboration with TI, “EjeaJo,” which Paul penned, was labeled a failure based on YouTube views.
But what about the other hits? Songs like “Get-Squared,” “Bizzy Body,” “Personally,” and “Alingo”? Were they also failures? Paul wondered.The language they used in interviews spoke volumes. Paul always referred to their work as a collective effort—“we” and “us.” His brother, however, leaned heavily on “I” and “me.” It was as if Paul didn’t exist.
According Paul, God had bestowed talent upon them both, and after their initial breakup, they’d been given a second chance. Yet, instead of uniting to reclaim their throne, his brother aligned with Jude, their manager, to assert dominance within P-SQUARE. The fans, however, fell in love with the magic of their combined talents—their unity was their strength.
Paul praised his brother’s songwriting abilities, but the gratitude was never reciprocated. Instead, his brother reveled in diminishing Paul’s role. It was a painful irony, considering their shared journey and the grace that had brought them this far.
Paul yearned for reconciliation, but his brother persisted in marginalizing him. Claiming to be P-SQUARE’s everything—songwriter, composer, producer, singer, and more—his brother even took credit for choreography. The 99% claim was a bitter pill to swallow.
Paul regretted not addressing the false tweet claims from 2015. He’d chosen peace over confrontation, but now he paid the price.
And so, he posed a question: Was Rudeboy or Mr. P more successful than P-SQUARE today? Are they selling out arenas and topping charts? The answer was clear.
His brother’s disrespect cut deep. Family, talent, ideas—all belittled. Even when Jude oppressed him, his brother stood by. Now, the fans were caught in the crossfire. They wouldn’t hate Paul alone; they’d hate them both.
In closing, Paul wished his brother well. But the scars remained—the legacy of a fractured partnership that once held the world in awe.