Ghanaian rapper Amerado has revealed that he doesn’t truly enjoy being an artiste, explaining that he entered the music industry out of a need for survival rather than passion.

Speaking to DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz, Amerado opened up about the struggles that come with being in the limelight.

“The main reason I got into music was to survive—I just wanted to eat,” he admitted. “Most of the time, I don’t even enjoy being an artiste.”

He pointed to the many restrictions that come with the profession as a key reason for his lack of enthusiasm. One of the biggest challenges, he said, is the constant pressure to give money to fans in public settings, especially while stuck in traffic.

“I feel restricted,” he said. “Whenever you’re in public, especially in traffic, you’re expected to hand out money to fans.”

Despite the drawbacks, Amerado shared that performing on stage remains one of the few moments he truly enjoys his career, as it allows him to connect with fans and feel the impact of his work.

“The maintenance no be easy,” he added, stressing the demands and expectations that come with life as a musician.

When asked what other path he might have taken if not music, Amerado revealed that he would have pursued a career in football.