In a recent social media post, Nigerian singer Skales emphasized the importance of respecting Burna Boy's name, stating, "Burna is not anybody's mate including me." He expressed his displeasure over the spread of false information about Burna Boy, urging people to refrain from disrespecting him. Skales further clarified that he had not made any derogatory comments about Burna Boy, highlighting the need for mutual respect among artists.

This statement comes after Skales previously claimed that he had inspired Burna Boy at a certain point in his career. In a November 2024 interview with Naija FM Lagos, Skales mentioned that before their collaboration on the 'Temper Remix' in 2017, Burna Boy had not achieved significant success. He acknowledged that Burna Boy has since inspired him and emphasized that collaborations are meant to support and promote each other in the industry.​

Skales' recent remarks underscore the importance of artists supporting one another and maintaining respect within the music industry.​