Ghanaian rapper Tinny told Hitz FM's Andy Dosty that he stands by his actions and feels his behavior is justified, fiercely rejecting requests to apologize for abusing media figures during interviews.

Andy Dosty urged the seasoned hiplife singer to accept responsibility and cease aggressively abusing radio and television hosts during a contentious on-air conversation that was captured on camera by MyNewsGh. Tinny insisted that people should evaluate him according to their own opinions rather than anticipating an instant apologies because his intentions were being misinterpreted.

Tinny said, "What I do, that be your mind." I am aware that what I do is good. He rejected calls for repentance, arguing that time, not public pressure, should make the final decision. The 42-year-old musician said, "Maybe as time goes on, you go talk sorry," implying that he wasn't currently persuaded he owed anyone an apology.

Tinny also questioned the narrative that was developing around him, citing the way social media criticism and video snippets spread online and influence public opinion. He said, "When you watch that video, they say this one be legend, that one be legend." So he's a legend who doesn't lie?
Andy Dosty repeatedly urged Tinny to just apologize and move on, but he was not persuaded that his viewpoint needed to change. He said, "Take me like that." Say what I do is bad, but I know that what I do is excellent.

The conversation takes place in the midst of the continuing controversy over Tinny's recent media appearances, during which he is accused of disparaging other musicians and media figures without facing repercussions. During the interview, Andy Dosty publicly confronted the rapper, arguing that friendship should not be used as an excuse for wrongdoing in public.

According to Andy Dosty, "you go on a radio station, you grant an interview, and then you insult people, and it's like everyone is handling you with kids' gloves." Presenters on radio are silent. DJs are silent, too. I don't comprehend that one. The seasoned broadcaster emphasized that personal relationships shouldn't stand in the way of open communication, making it apparent that his criticism was motivated by concern rather than animosity.

Andy said, "I'm telling you this right in front of you because you are my brother and friend." If something is incorrect, it is incorrect. He continued by saying that the state of affairs was depressing, particularly in light of Tinny's standing and power in Ghana's entertainment sector.

"I'm disappointed," Andy remarked. Let's be truthful if we claim to be here to resolve a dispute. He encouraged Tinny to think about how his actions impact respect and legacy in Ghana's music industry. He stated that it's time we honored our heritage. Although not every finger is created equal, we are aware of where to draw the line.

Previous instances, such as the scandal in 2022 when Tinny labeled Stonebwoy, Prince Tsegah, and Mercury Quaye a bunch of fools during an interview on Okay FM, are the root of the disagreement. The remarks came after it was reported that Stonebwoy had paid a GH₵2,000 debt on Tinny's behalf in order to get his automobile back from the Taifa Police Station.

In 2003, Tinny, whose actual name is Nii Addo Quaynor, made a name for himself in the largely Twi-dominated hiplife music scene with his quick rhymes and punchlines in Georgia. He became one of the youngest stars in the hiplife game when his debut single, Makola Kwakwe, became the number one song in Ghana.

Tinny, who was born in Osu, Accra, on January 19, 1982, started playing at parties and funfairs at the age of eight. He started performing at Fun World, a Sunday entertainment event held at the National Theatre, by 1994. His big break came when producer Hammer of The Last Two got him a recording contract at OM Studios with Abraham Ohene Djan.

After appearing on the remix of Oye Ohene, Tinny's notoriety grew. He then worked with singers such as Paa Dogo, Obrafour, K.K. Fosu, Bandana, and Okra. He was chosen by MTV in 2007 to have world-famous filmmaker Rachel Watanabe Batton shoot his video for Incomplete. When the American rapper played at the Ghana Music Awards the following year, he recorded a single with Ja Rule.

Alongside Reggie Rockstone, Sarkodie, D Black, Edem, Kwaku T, and Baby G, the rapper participated in the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards (BET) International Cypher Ghana. His ability to make Ga proverbs sound pleasant and his unique rhyming style won him respect from native Ga speakers while winning over young people throughout Africa.

In order to generate money for cocoa-growing communities through CARE, which provides funding for education in Ghana's cocoa-growing regions, Cadbury started a campaign in 2009 using Tinny's track Zingolo. The earnings from the release of the Zingolo single on iTunes were used to fund development initiatives.

Tinny's career has been characterized by both controversy and musical success. Since his debut, he has put out five studio albums and remained a Ghanaian A-list performer. But throughout the years, he has gotten into a number of public arguments with other musicians, including as Kwaw Kese, Shatta Wale, and D Black.

The ongoing conflict with Andy Dosty is a reflection of larger conflicts in Ghana's entertainment sector around accountability, respect, and the proper behavior of well-known performers in public. Critics contend that seasoned performers have to provide a better example for upcoming artists, even as Tinny upholds his right to free speech.

Andy Dosty's readiness to face Tinny head-on on television is a change from what he called the "kid gloves" approach that has permitted the rapper's behavior to go unchecked. The broadcaster's dissatisfaction seems to stem from the idea that Tinny's influence and legacy entail obligations beyond her musical prowess.

The conflict brings to light persistent discussions in Ghanaian entertainment regarding the boundaries between professional decency and freedom of expression, especially for performers who have attained legendary status in their respective fields. It's uncertain if Tinny would ever apologize; the rapper says that only time will tell if it's required.