According to a well-seated source one of America’s favorite soul singers is putting his own brand of stank on the game. Apparently, the performer is taking bring the funk to a whole other level. Sadly, the crooner is completely unaware that his chronic halitosis may be a factor in his faltering career. One whiff of his pungent odor has caused fans to flee, and soured business-networking opportunities.

Want to know the worst part? He’s so arrogant that he refuses to take any well-placed hints or suggestions from his loyal team. We’ll see whether he starts singing a new tune once the checks stop completely stop fluttering in.