Phenomenal rap star, Speed Darlington explains why fans must pay money before they get the opportunity of taking pictures with him.

While appearing on the Honest Bunch podcast, the abroad-based musician addressed the recent drama between him and a fan after he charged N5K before they could take photos with him.

According to Speed Darlington, fans ought to pay before they can snap with him as he has become a valuable icon to them.

He said that people should pay for value when they see one, and he’s an entertainer who spends a lot of time building this image in the minds of his fans.

Speed Darlington said that entertainment is a source of his livelihood and for fans to see him and appreciate him, it means that he has become valuable, and they should pay for it.

Watch him speak below: