Knxwledge sparked a firestorm by calling out Mach-Hommy, accusing him of swiping a whole album’s worth of beats. These beats ended up on the 2017 album ‘The Spook,’ sold at a whopping $1,000 per copy.
Knxwledge and Mach-Hommy were once collaborators who worked together on several tracks and albums. But now, tensions are high. Knxwledge took to Instagram to air his grievances, responding to a fan’s query about unreleased music with a blunt accusation: ‘That n-gga stole an album worth of beats and released a dogshit mixed 12″ for 1k each. Dnt ask me shit about this n-gga.’
Not holding back, Knxwledge also labeled Mach-Hommy as a thief in the same post. Meanwhile, Mach-Hommy has remained silent on the matter. The album in question, ‘The Spook,’ saw the light of day back in 2017, and despite the claims of theft, it still carries a high price tag on Mach-Hommy’s website.
Before things went south, the duo was known for creating magic together in tracks like ‘Fresh Off the Boat,’ ‘Gnarly Dude,’ and ‘Ron van Clief.’ Fans are no doubt disappointed to hear Knxwledge declare, “it’s safe to say we’re not getting another collab album anytime soon 💔.”
Mach-Hommy, who is known for keeping his identity under wraps, released his latest album, #RICHAXXHAITIAN, in 2024. It was a significant release, featuring artists like Black Thought, Roc Marciano, and 03 Greedo. As usual, the production roster included familiar names like KAYTRANADA and Quelle Chris. Mach-Hommy emphasized in a press release that he chooses to work with creatives who share a similar mindset.
He values the commonality in vision and talent, which, according to him, is essential for sustainable collaboration. He praised his collaborators’ exceptional talent and unique ear for music.
Despite the success of #RICHAXXHAITIAN, Mach-Hommy faced some hiccups during its rollout. Fans noticed the album temporarily vanished from Spotify, prompting Mach-Hommy to investigate. In a video, he expressed his frustration, saying Spotify mistakenly thought he had taken it down. “This is a very important release for us,” Mach-Hommy explained, emphasizing the significance of keeping it available for listeners.
This unfolding drama between Knxwledge and Mach-Hommy leaves fans yearning for resolution. Knxwledge’s claims introduce a shadow over their past collaborations, while Mach-Hommy’s silence adds to the intrigue. As the hip-hop world watches, one thing is certain: their shared history now feels like a distant memory.
