Kevin McCall famously worked with Chris Brown in the early 2010s on a number of hit songs.
A decade later, Brown’s recent “Breezy Bowl XX” tour has raked in million of dollars. But McCall says he’s broke, uses an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card, and claims he’s owed $25,000 for four songs.
McCall shared details about his financial misfortunes — which led him to apply for food stamps — on an episode of the “Back on Figg” podcast, that streamed live on YouTube Oct. 20.
The singer-songwriter co-wrote Brown’s singles “Deuces,” “Strip,” “No Bull–” and other songs. But the two stopped speaking, allegedly over royalty payments.
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Brown’s name entered the podcast conversation as McCall vented about struggling to pay $2,000 a month in child support and his attorneys’ fees. He said legal battles were taking up all of his time.
“I can’t even fight the Chris Brown s–t,” he told the hosts at the 44:00 mark. “I didn’t even get paid for ‘Look at Me Now.’ I wrote on that.”
McCall, 40, has a history of personal struggles, including an arrest in 2019 on a felony domestic violence charge, according to Atlanta Black Star.
That arrest came after his ex-girlfriend model, actress and Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Eva Marcille alleged on the show that she’d been physically abused by McCall and took out multiple restraining orders against him.
McCall has two children, including a daughter with Marcille named Marley Rae — who celebrated her 11th birthday in February. According to published report’s, Marcille has full custody of Marley.
“I ain’t seen my baby in ten years, that’s why I’m tripping,” McCall said on the podcast.
The hosts asked why a judge would block him from spending time with his child.
“It’s not the judge,” he said. “You don’t have no rights out of wedlock.”
McCall said he lost parental rights after spending time in prison, and making a family court appearance while wearing a jail jumpsuit.
Adding to his problems, he said he sold his music catalog for $500,000. But the money is gone after he bought a house for his mother, paid back child support and attorney fees.
He insisted he’s planning to file a petition for paternity, but can’t afford the $300 filing fee. The hosts seemed surprised, so McCall pulled out his EBT card to prove he’s broke. “Watch this. Y’all think it’s a game bro,” he said.
McCall’s cousin was sitting behind him and urged him to only talk about his music, not his finances. Instead, McCall started bashing Chris Brown.
“Why the f-ck I got an EBT card? And this ni—a at Breezy Bowl and made 90 or whatever the f–k million and said K-K-K-K-K-Mac? Can I get $25,000 for them four songs?”
McCall began to sob uncontrollably over his financial situation. “That sh-t ain’t fair, ni–a! I’m on EBT, bro!” he said through tears.
He held up his the EBT card, threw it on the table, and recalled the embarrassment he felt applying for government assistance.
“I had to go in there and hide my face like COVID, bro!” he screamed. One of the hosts admitted, “This is some great content,” as McCall cried and sniffled.
Once the singer-songwriter regained his composure, he changed his tune and said he’s not mad at Brown.
“I don’t got no problem with CB,” McCall said. “I never … that’s not me.”
A depressed McCall said he had considered taking his life, leading the hosts and his cousin to remind him of his talents. One of the hosts urged him to “man up” and get to work.
After the “Back on Figg” interview went viral, Brown seemingly responded with a brutal statement on his Instagram Story.
“Remember this: you can’t walk across a burnt bridge. And you know what’s funnier than a troll? A BROKE ONE,” the statement read.
The interview is video is above and Brown’s statement is below:
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