HipHopRaisedMeTheBlog.com reports that LilJuMadeDaBeat, the producer behind many of Megan Thee Stallion’s hits, has openly criticized Spotify for its low compensation to artists. This comes after Megan was celebrated as one of the most streamed female rappers on the platform.
Recently, LilJuMadeDaBeat took to social media to express his frustration with Spotify, encouraging fans to support Megan’s music on alternative streaming services. “I hate that y’all actually use Spotify instead of literally ANY other streaming service,” he stated. “They pay us the least.” His comments resonate with a growing chorus of artists who have voiced concerns about Spotify’s payment practices. Notably, artist Noname has previously called for accountability regarding the platform’s treatment of musicians, while Drake is reportedly planning to sue Spotify for alleged tactics employed to inflate Kendrick Lamar’s streaming numbers for “Not Like Us.”
Megan Thee Stallion and LilJuMadeDaBeat have also faced scrutiny regarding their streaming numbers. Megan was recently accused of artificially inflating her self-titled album’s streams by 30 million, with claims that those streams were later deducted when calculating first-week sales, affecting her chart position. Many fans defended Megan, arguing that she was not responsible for the bots that contributed to the inflated numbers.
In addition to the streaming controversy, Megan and LilJuMadeDaBeat are currently dealing with a lawsuit from rapper Plies, who alleges they sampled his track “Me & My Goons” without proper credit. LilJuMadeDaBeat responded on social media, clarifying that the song “Wanna Be,” which features Megan, actually sampled another track that was credited appropriately. He emphasized that the original sample was released two years before Plies’ song.
Stay tuned to HipHopRaisedMeTheBlog.com for the latest updates on Megan Thee Stallion, her music, and the ongoing conversations about artist compensation in the streaming era.
