Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has stirred conversations on social media after sharing a cryptic post on X, which many fans have interpreted as a subtle response to dancehall artiste Stonebwoy.

In a post shared on June 2, 2026, Sarkodie quoted a line attributed to American rap icon Jay-Z.

In the post, Sarkodie used an analogy suggesting that one's roots never forget, even when others choose to act differently.

“The roots remember even when the trees pretend… HOV,” he wrote.

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Following the post, several netizens in the comment section speculated that the message was directed at Stonebwoy, particularly in light of the latter's recent social media remarks.

What Stonebwoy said:

On May 30, 2026, Stonebwoy shared a cryptic message on social media about relationships, implying that some people maintain friendships based on convenience rather than genuine affection.

In the post, the "Jejereje" hitmaker suggested that two unnamed individuals had been pretending to be close due to personal interests and timing, describing their relationship as a "convenient friendship."

Stonebwoy further stated that even the devil would disapprove of such behaviour, where people appear friendly in public but do not have sincere intentions toward one another.

Sarkodie's cryptic post sparks reactions after Stonebwoy's post

“These two guys have been faking it with each other based on interests and timing. Convenient friendship. Even the devil hates that,” he wrote.

Following Sarkodie's latest post, social media users quickly drew connections between the two messages, with many speculating that the rapper's words were a subtle reaction to Stonebwoy's earlier remarks.

Read some of the reactions below:

The roots remember even when the trees pretend
…. HOV

— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) June 2, 2026

Very true just that some of them decide to cut the roots that supported them

— Joy_nnnn (@herquietvoice_) June 2, 2026

Y’all remember the “Baafira” song ? Connect that with this post 😅

— Rare👑 (@Raafmed) June 2, 2026

Efo right now pic.twitter.com/BA6vWmPX4G

— jebill• ba🪼 (@Eddie_innit_) June 2, 2026

Akoa baako no de3 s3 emotional jon..

— Junia (@The_insider25) June 2, 2026

Stray bullet go catch one man and his 200 fans p33 😹🤣😹 pic.twitter.com/9LsCniM8ch

— Grandpa (@easyonitdwag) June 2, 2026

The meaning is that a person's true origins and past cannot be erased, even if they try to deny, ignore, or hide them. The foundation always "remembers" where things began.

— Highest 🐐 (@Dereal_Nicko) June 2, 2026