Oschino has reignited ghostwriting discussions in hip-hop after making a bold claim involving Pusha T and fellow Philadelphia MC Ab-Liva.
During a recent interview, Oschino alleged that Ab-Liva has been writing lyrics for Pusha T for years, suggesting that longtime listeners can hear clear similarities between the two rappers’ styles. According to Oschino, revisiting Ab-Liva’s earlier music reveals flows and lyrical patterns that he believes later became associated with Pusha T.
The comments are the latest in a string of headline-grabbing claims from Oschino, who has recently targeted several prominent figures in hip-hop. Over the past year, he has made controversial statements involving artists such as Jay-Z, Joe Budden, and Meek Mill, while also revisiting older industry stories and writing credits.
Ghostwriting accusations aren’t entirely new for Pusha T. In previous years, his name briefly surfaced in online speculation connected to other songwriting rumors, although none of those claims were substantiated and the controversy quickly faded. Oschino’s latest remarks have now brought the topic back into public discussion.
Ab-Liva is a respected lyricist with longstanding ties to Pusha T. After emerging as a member of Major Figgas, he later joined Re-Up Gang alongside Pusha T, No Malice, and Sandman. He has also appeared on several Clipse records, including Cot Damn from Lord Willin’ and Inglorious Bastards from Let God Sort Em Out.
Despite their close working relationship, Oschino did not provide evidence to support his allegations, and neither Ab-Liva nor Pusha T has publicly responded. Their collaborations and longstanding friendship alone do not substantiate claims of ghostwriting.
For now, the accusations remain unverified. As social media debates continue, fans are left weighing Oschino’s claims against Pusha T’s long-established reputation as one of hip-hop’s premier lyricists. Unless additional evidence emerges or one of the artists addresses the allegations directly, the discussion is likely to remain rooted in speculation rather than confirmed fact.
