Swae Lee has publicly responded to French Montana regarding their 2017 hit “Unforgettable,” asserting that he did not receive any payment from the song despite its massive success. The track, which has achieved 11x platinum certification, became a global phenomenon, but according to Swae Lee, he was the primary creative force behind it.
In a recent statement, he claimed he wrote the entire song himself and only included French Montana after the rapper “finessed” his way onto the record. Swae Lee also revealed that the track initially featured collaborations with Jeremih and Wizkid, but they were ultimately replaced in the final version.
Swae Lee admitted that he regrets putting only French Montana on the artwork, as many fans now mistakenly credit the rapper as the song’s main artist. “People think it’s his song, but I wrote the whole thing,” he said, expressing frustration over the ongoing misunderstanding.
The revelation has reignited discussions about credit, royalties, and the music industry’s treatment of songwriters and featured artists. Fans and industry observers have praised Swae Lee for speaking out, noting that it highlights common issues around recognition and compensation in collaborative projects.
This dispute adds another chapter to the long-running conversation about transparency and fairness in music production, emphasizing the importance of proper crediting and contractual clarity, especially for tracks that achieve massive commercial success.
