Liputan6.com, Jakarta Singer-songwriter Kevin McCall recently made headlines after an emotional appearance on a podcast.
On October 20, 2025, McCall broke down in tears on the "Back On Figg" podcast while discussing his financial struggles and strained relationship with Chris Brown.
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In the interview, McCall openly revealed that he was experiencing severe financial hardship, even resorting to using an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
The moment became deeply personal when he showed his EBT card to the camera, which also impacted his ability to pay his $2,000 per month in child support.
Kevin McCall's Emotional Struggles
Kevin McCall not only revealed his financial woes but also showed his EBT card as proof.
He felt depressed because he could no longer meet his substantial monthly child support obligations.
This emotional moment also related to his claim that he never received fair payment for his contributions to Chris Brown's hit songs.
McCall felt that his hard work had gone unappreciated, which further exacerbated his financial situation.
The support from the "Back On Figg" podcast team provided a glimmer of hope amidst his despair.
Chris Brown's Debt and Royalty Claims
In the podcast, Kevin McCall specifically claimed that Chris Brown still owed him $25,000.
This money, according to McCall, was payment for four songs he had written and contributed to.
He felt that the payment he was due never reached him, even though he had made significant contributions.
"Why the fuck I got an EBT card and this n***a is at Breezy Bowl and made ninety-whatever-the-fuck million?" McCall asked.
"I can't even get nothing. Bro, man. Y'all n***as wanna see a n***a cry on here so y'all can think I'm a bitch," McCall continued. "That shit ain't fair, n***a!"
Furthermore, McCall also accused Chris Brown's record label of still owing him millions of dollars in royalties and emphasized that he was not asking for mercy, but simply demanding his legal rights.
"I'm not asking for charity. I just want what's rightfully mine. I helped build his empire," Kevin McCall said with a pained tone.
Kevin McCall and Chris Brown: History of Feud
Kevin McCall and Chris Brown had a long and successful collaborative history dating back to the early 2010s.
They produced hits like "Deuces" in 2010 and "Strip" in 2011.
This feud has been going on for nearly a decade, which began after the release of the song "Strip," when Kevin McCall accused Brown of surrounding himself with "fake" people.
This marked the beginning of a series of ongoing conflicts.In 2015, McCall claimed that Brown was angry when he decided to work with Keke Palmer, whom Brown believed would damage McCall's career.
McCall felt the need to "call out" Brown for his disrespectful remarks.
The feud escalated in 2016 when McCall publicly asked Brown to meet and "work out this business," but Brown responded with threats on Instagram.
It culminated in 2020 when Kevin McCall allegedly threatened to kill Brown and his daughter, Royalty, during an online feud.
Chris Brown and Young Thug's Statement
Shortly after Kevin McCall's podcast video went viral, Chris Brown appeared to respond via social media.
While not explicitly naming McCall, Brown's post was interpreted by many fans as a response to his former collaborator's confession.
He wrote, "Remember this: You can't walk on a burning bridge. And what's funnier than a troll? A broke one."
Chris Brown's post implied that he had no intention of repairing the relationship or helping Kevin McCall, given their long history of feuding, particularly the alleged threats.
After catching the interview, Young Thug, who collaborated with Brown on 2020 mixtape, Slime & B, told McCall to reach out to him for the $25,000 he's allegedly owed.
Via platform X (formerly Twitter), Young Thug wrote, "Kevin McCall hit me my n-, I'll give u the $25k you need, and I no CB will give it to you also bro he a real one. N- get busy sometimes."