Independent artists are alleging that they have been misled by top music artists into paying substantial amounts of money for promotional services that were never delivered. According to a report by Rolling Stone, more than 12 independent musicians have come forward with claims against verified accounts of artists such as Ne-Yo, Fat Joe, the Game, Jadakiss, Nick Cannon, and Dave East. One artist reported paying $1,200 to Ne-Yo in 2022 for an introductory recording that was never provided, and Ne-Yo has refused to issue a refund. Another artist, a father of 24, paid $900 to Nick Cannon for an intro and video shoutout, which also went undelivered. These allegations suggest a pattern of deceptive marketing schemes targeting independent musicians.
Independent artists think they’ve landed their big break when a top artist offers to work with them, only to discover a hollow marketing scheme thousands of dollars later. Read: https://t.co/iB51fpAa5E https://t.co/2hfVPgK88p
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One artist, a father of 24, says he messaged Nick Cannon and explained how he needed help amplifying his music. They agreed on a payment of $900 for an intro and a video shoutout. Cannon allegedly never followed through. Story: https://t.co/iB51fpAHVc https://t.co/waR3BCMVHe https://t.co/m9b7IJii0B
Rolling Stone spoke with more than 12 independent musicians who allege they were in talks with verified accounts for Fat Joe, the Game, Jadakiss, Nick Cannon and Dave East, among others, to promote their music for various amounts. Some claim they were left empty-handed. Others… https://t.co/o1s3Rodi11 https://t.co/m9b7IJhKb3
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An independent artist tells Rolling Stone they received a DM from Ne-Yo asking if they'd pay for promo. The artist paid $1,200 for Ne-Yo to record an “intro” in 2022. Nearly two years later, Ne-Yo has yet to deliver and refused to give a refund. Story: https://t.co/iB51fpAa5E https://t.co/D9p1x584d5 https://t.co/m9b7IJhKb3
They Thought Top Artists Were Giving Them Their Big Break. But Was It All a ‘Menu of Bullshit’? Independent artists think they’ve landed their big break when a top artist offers to work with them, only to discover a hollow marketing scheme thousands of dollars later. Read:… https://t.co/Y6nIbZdvLQ