• John Blaq revealed that his former management controlled his YouTube channel, finances, and personal life during the peak of his career.
  • Despite the success of songs like Tukwatagane and Romantic, he had no direct access to his earnings and felt trapped.
  • Now independent, John Blaq says he has found peace, rebuilt his career, and holds no bitterness toward his former team.

John Blaq is finally in a good place—and you can hear the relief in his voice.

John Blaq

Speaking with Allan Cruz, the singer opened up about a tough chapter in his career, one that began when his former management took control of his YouTube channel. That platform held some of his biggest early hits, including Tukwatagane, Romantic, and Hello—songs that not only boosted his profile but were also bringing in steady income.

At the time, John Blaq was surrounded by a management team made up of friends and family, which he described as a kind of “United Nations.” They all believed in his dream and invested in his growth. They helped shape his sound, his image, and his public life—right down to the cars he drove and the people he associated with. But as the support grew, so did the control.

Every friendship was questioned. His love life was closely monitored. He wasn’t allowed to move freely, drive himself, or even exist without someone tracking where he was. “It almost felt like I was trapped,” he admitted, reflecting on just how suffocating the situation became.

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The financial side of things was equally frustrating. Despite the success of his music, John Blaq had no direct access to his own money. Even when income came in, he was told how it should be spent. That lack of freedom took a serious emotional toll on him.

Fast forward to now, and the contrast is striking. John Blaq has since started a new YouTube channel—one that has already outperformed the old one—and he’s enjoying life as an independent artist. More importantly, he says he’s at peace.

What stands out most, though, is his lack of bitterness. He holds no grudges against his former management and even encouraged fans to keep streaming his music on the old channel so they can continue earning from it. “They supported me when I needed them,” he said, adding that, despite everything, they are still “brothers.”