BigXthaPlug said he made $1 million from streaming last quarter as an independent artist. He shared the figure in an interview on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, which premiered on Oct. 28.
Sharpe asked about streaming income and artists’ concerns that labels take advantage of them. BigXthaPlug said his distribution company receives a small percentage, while he gets the remaining earnings after recouping costs.
The rapper said working independently has given him more leverage in potential negotiations with a major record label. He said he is more interested in securing a favorable percentage of his earnings than in receiving a large upfront payment.
