RANJINI Cassup, the manager of Jamaican Dancehall sensation “Razor B”, is refuting claims made by Seon Blades, promoter of last weekend’s ‘GTT Night with Stars’ at the National Park.

The “Bruk Back” and “Up in Deh” artiste Razor B, was schedule to perform alongside QQ, Pamputtae and Gage for the show which was organised by Blades’ New Level Entertainment, but in a series of unfortunate events, the artistes never took the stage.

Instead, after not receiving their agreed amounts as stipulated in their contracts, the artistes, more so QQ and Pamputtae, refused to leave the Tower Hotel.

Using their respective social media platforms, Eveana Henry (‘Pamputtae’) and Kareem Dawkins (QQ) blasted the promoter for allegedly not living up to his end of the bargain, something that Blades in an article published in the November 2 Guyana Chronicle, denied.

Speaking to Guyana Chronicle on Thursday, Cassup, Razor B’s manager, stated that her artiste tried to work with Blades, despite his breach of contract.

In fact, Cassup was disgruntled that Razor B was cast in a bad light during his first trip to Guyana, especially after the artiste and manager tried to accommodate the young promoter.

“Razor B and his team pride themselves on professionalism, flexibility and deliver of top notch performances. Your article paints all artistes, including Razor B with same brush. This is inaccurate and unfair to Razor who acted with professionalism as always,” Cassup told the Chronicle.

She further explained “Razor B gave Seon a 50 per cent discount on his usual fee to help the promoter make this show possible and not pressure him.

The balance of Razor B’s booking fee was due at the hotel prior to the show; this was not received, not even in part. For Razor B this is for the love of music and his fans… not just money, but contracts and obligations have to be met once agreed.

Razor B and team did not receive their airline tickets or hotel confirmations until the day prior to the show (Razor’s contract clearly states that travel and accommodations details were to be pre-approved and sent 10 days prior to travel).

Cassup explained that the promoter was advised that Razor B needed to be back in Jamaica on Sunday October 29, but due to issues booking the artiste return ticket by the promoter Razor B was forced to cancel another show and issue refund to the other promoter.

“The full per diem (five days) was due upon arrival – this was not received by Razor B or his team. The promoter insisted, instead, to purchase meals as it was cheaper for him. Razor B showed extreme flexibility given the circumstances,” Cassup said.

“Legally, Razor B has the right to sue for full balance of payment; three days of outstanding per diem for Razor and his Road Manager, as well as lost revenue due to the promoter’s inability to have Razor B back in Jamaica on the 29th, as agreed. Razor has not currently exercised any of those options as he would like to ‘work with the promoter’ instead of adding to his already grievous situation.”

Recounting the event that unfold on the night of the show, Cassup said “the promoter did not come to the hotel until after 11pm on the night of the show, he did not attempt to negotiate with our team for partial payment, which would have been considered if proposed, again given the circumstance. Team Razor B has no ill-will against this promoter, other than the fact that he failed to meet contractual obligations and communicate his financial situation in advance or allow for negotiation with our management team on the night of the show.”

Meanwhile, Cassup said the artiste has agreed to do a discounted show (not free) “in order to help this young man re-coup his loss, this is not out of obligation in any way (but) it is simply to assist an entrepreneur trying to succeed in the promotion business.”