LilJuMadeDaBeat shares his thoughts on Spotify’s compensation for artists.
- On Spotify’s year-end day, the producer voiced his frustration.
- Drake led the streaming charts, but LilJu had other concerns.
- Kendrick Lamar’s track with Future gains more attention amidst the debate.
- Drake’s legal drama and its impact on chart rankings discussed.
LilJuMadeDaBeat, known for his work with Megan Thee Stallion, isn’t a fan of Spotify’s artist payouts. On December 4, amid Spotify’s popular year-end wrap-ups, he took to social media to voice his displeasure. “I hate that yall actually use Spotify instead of literally ANY other streaming service. They pay us the least,” he expressed, highlighting the financial discomfort faced by music producers.
As Spotify wrapped up the year with revealing stats, Drake emerged as the top rapper globally, ranking fourth overall after artists like Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and Bad Bunny. In the U.S., Drake maintained his top rapper spot, while Kendrick Lamar held the seventh position.
Meanwhile, on Apple Music, Kendrick’s diss track “Not Like Us” topped the charts globally. This track also stirred attention due to Drake’s legal allegations against Universal Music Group. The controversy surrounding these claims seemed to boost the track’s streaming and sales figures, up by an impressive margin in recent weeks.
Kendrick also snagged another top 10 spot on Apple Music, thanks to his feature on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” adding to his successful year.
Drake’s allegations suggest that Universal artificially bolstered “Not Like Us” through streaming bots, marking a pivotal moment in his ongoing legal saga. He also accused them of defamation related to the song’s lyrics, which led to a striking sales and streaming surge for the track.
In the end, while Spotify celebrates artists like Drake, it’s clear that financial concerns are still a major issue for many creators like LilJuMadeDaBeat.
