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Meek Mill To Rowdy Rebel On Label Money Woes: “Drop Mixtapes!”

Record labels can be notoriously difficult to do business with. Whether it’s a change in the contract, disagreements over royalties, or simply a bad match, arrangements can turn into minefields quickly. Take a look at Rowdy Rebel. He’s in the middle of one as we speak. And surprise, surprise- it comes down to money.

Last Thursday (December 16), the Brooklyn rapper called out the hand that feeds. Rebel gave Epic Records a few choice words in an Instagram post and no uncertain terms.

“I’m not dropping no more music until @epicrecords pay me. I haven’t received not one check For (sic) all the music I put out since 2014. I been patient but enough is enough.”

Not many of us can disagree that seven years without a paycheck is a bit inconvenient. Moreover, since being released from prison, Rebel has put in some serious time in the studio. A few weeks back, he and British rapper Giggs released their joint single, “Differences.” Last week, Rebel worked with rappers Doe Boy and 42 Dugg on the single “Ain’t My Fault.” Still, his record label woes remain. Not to worry, though. Meek Mill has advice for him.

Meek Mill on Making Mixtapes

Calling out a major label like Epic is big news, and news travels fast. The very same day that Rebel spilled the tea on Epic, Mill came up with a great idea. Indeed, it’s elementary: make some mixtapes.

There is a good point here. Record labels have a nigh impossible time controlling when artists release mixtapes. To be sure, the artist can drop it whenever they please. Even better, the mixtape money comes through streams, merchandise, and touring- all things the record company might not be able to touch.

Mill should know what works, considering his own label issues. In short, Mill declared “war” on Dream Chasers Records, a joint venture of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. And surprise, surprise (again), it came down to not getting paid. That war, at the time of writing, is still ongoing.

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Meek Mill Claims Label Hasn’t Paid Him And Threatens To Expose Them

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Meek Mill went on a rant today on his Twitter, highlighting his label’s ill-treatment and exploitation of him. He claims that he hasn’t received payment for any records he’s put out recently. He also threatened to expose the details concerning his record deal with the establishment.

“I haven’t get paid from music and I don’t know how much money labels make off me!!!!! I need lawyers asap!!!” he tweeted, though the post has since been deleted.

His last post raised eyebrows with many speculating that a serious legal battle might soon be underway.

Meek Mill’s Label

Mr. Mill is currently signed to Dream Chasers Records which is a joint venture with Jay-Z’s label, Roc Nation. He is also on contract with the Maybach Music Group under Rick Ross. Rumors of beef between the two began circulating in May, earlier this year after Mr. Mill denied Rick Ross entry to his birthday party.

Album Release

The news comes after the Philly rapper recently released his latest project, “Expensive Pain” which is his fifth studio album. He released it on the first of October through Atlantic Records and Maybach Music Group. The album features appearances from prominent music acts such as Brent Faiyaz, Lil Uzi Vert, Giggs, and Kehlani. It sold 95,000 units in its first week and debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200.

At this point, it’s too soon to tell whether Meek Mill will take any action against the label. Stay tuned for the next move.

Written by: Sheila Maina

Twitter: @nazlin_sheila