And P probably wanna go upside his head just like he did Pimp C. Talking too much about other folks business. Master P not too long ago loss his daughter, so you think he wanna deal with this petty ish from Slim Thug.
That logic doesn't make sense for everyone. Look at the catalog as a business. Businessmen literally build businesses to sell in the future. Also just because a artist owns his masters doesn't mean he knows how to profit off of them. That's a business within itself.
@@victoriagore470people don't understand!Just watching otha people pockets...Slim thug Masters ain't got the value of Master P Or Nelly they getting 50 million on up! Who losing? You not going to live forever anyway! He tripping ...it's a business move as you stated
@@danijones819exactly rappers be the most quick to concede at the negotiating table they wannabe so much in the light and looking the part they'll do anything to keep up the farce.Look at sean kingston dude has tons of stories of being in financial binds n owing jewelers but keeps on wearing chains like it's no tomorrow.I love hop hop n rap music but these ppl fake as shit
In like 2004-2005 I use to watch Vibe magazine TV show .. and Pharrell was talking about an artist he's working with named Slim Thug .. and Pharrell was bragging about Thug business endeavors and success and that was 20 years ago.. so good to see Thug still being successful and smart with his money.. real real inspiration
I remember Pharrell saying that when he gave slim thug production, he said slim showed up with a duffle bag with the cash for the Pharrell produced tracks. Which left an impression on Pharrell. Slim thug been smart from the beginning
@@NelsonJ1 I use to think it was stupid but for some artist it can make since .. especially if you're only getting pennies from streams from your old catalog.. and you're still hot and can still make new catalog with new big records
actually yeah he can lol if you move correctly lol it's called being a boos lol we all have the potential but yes we have to get the check in order to start writing them 💯💯
Slow yo words Be careful what u wish for U is NOT saying the man writing the check is above the man getting the check when issa car crash Getting the check and writing the check u gotta be smart
It’s worse in our community. Mfkz be lying about it. It’s a front. I’d rather sell my own shit to the masses with no strings attached to nobody except myself I’m the little man the middle man and the top man.
nas is also an exception to the rule, he signed to def jam in order to get 3 mil per album & as soon as he got his masters back nas went independent. People talk about nas sales but nas owns all his music now & since owning his masters he put out 5 albums so far under his imprint. Respect to slim for trying to explain to people how only a few artists play the game smart while most sell out
@@dreamsroman yes but he had to play the gane, everyone thought it was a bad idea when he signed to def jam, what most don’t know because they don’t read articles, nas deal was 3 million for dropping a album & royalties with his masters being awarded when the deal was done & albums fulfilled. Immediately after getting his masters he went independent. Also his daughter is executive producer of all his albums after it was written.
He got that idea from Prince. Prince told him he wouldn't collaborate with any artists who didn't own their masters because they were just making money for labels.
Its not if you invest your money instead of blowing it on cars and jewelry etc invest in land rental properties anything that will generate revenue make sure you save up to buy your master's and publishing back that's what you live off alot of artists today just live for the moment but take Dolph for example he was well off he invested in over a hundred rental properties in Memphis not including buying all kids houses cars so they good when they get older he created generational wealth for his family before he departed this world frfr
I disagree with 1 thing thug said...some of the biggest billion dollar companies started off with loans in some form..some take out loans to start their companies and others get captial from Kickstart campaigns
The advance money and contract structure is totally different from a business bank loan. The rappers should actually acquire a business loan and fund their own rap career. The bank will not own your business, music, touring, merchandise or Masters and the interest rate on the loan will be more favorable.
Selling a home is different b cause you can buy another one. You can’t buy your master back. What thug is saying these people are selling their rights to their music. He gave an example. What these people are doing is selling the franchise of chick fi La and taking what they make in one day as the price. That’s stupid.
With music and entertainment, we have the ear and voice of the people. Companies pushing your material with your ideas for free. Music can pay forever especially rap. Add to your catalog, get in some movie/commercial scores. Takes mass marketing. Soul song “I heard it through the Grapevine been a hit 40-50 years. Someone getting paid. Re-up skill set for current times because that’s all music industry does by hiring someone who knows. Don’t sell your catalog; expand it. For icons, it’s lot easier with doing the work.
You know he speaking facts when all these so called rich rappers haven't even created and investment firm? Why rappers don't band together and create firm or hedge funds? Why cause they just wanna preach about death and destruction and let other people benefit and our communities suffer. Facts
I have part of an answer for you! They’re rappers who tried this twice, they were either killed or had their reputation torn down! This is that racism stuff that gets swept under that table! And no, I’m not screaming VICTIM, but this does happen to keep power out of black hands…… hint hint “Kanye”
One thing I remember Master P saying is if we’re to falling off he got the hustle the drive to get it all back again I remember P saying something along those lines even if he is falling on hard times real one’s know how to get it back up
This is rap music. Everyone in the comments acting like they got business degress. Speaking on rappers who still trying to recoup. Slim spitting knowledge 💯
He speaking on somebody elses business, and don't know what he talking about.. Slim know 0 about Master P's business.. He knows only what he heard another like you say on the internet. That man still is on Tour and people buying tickets and owns RAP snacks , a piece of Brodus Foods and owns a BIG 3 Team with Ice Cube..So he ain't broke. He just moved on from the music. Ya'll just going off of some ish Romeo or Wack said in some emotional ass tweet.. I guarenttee you, He don't have what he might have had at one time. But He can buy and Sell Slim Thugs ass!!! 😂😂😂 Thta man still touring around the country, owns Rap Snacks and has interest in Brodus Foods & Cereal with Snoop and also have a Big 3 team with Ice Cubes League..So he might not have wahat he use to but he ain't broke..Theres Levels to this! His broke and the average broke is not the same.. Nobody is buying tickets to see Slim Thug Tour outside of Texas bruh..😂😂💯💯💯..If he want to talk about he flipped his rap money into real estate investments and teach others how to come up like he did that's one thing. We are all hear to listen!! But its Best to not pocket watch another man, and just educate other people who are willing to listen.. Bottom Line..
@@josephwilliams3250 both said in the 90s and into the 2ks that multiple people and the powers that be tried to buy them out there music and NIL deals. MJ after he bought the Beatles and Prince after he changed his name. So there is a price but those 2 wasn’t playing the game… Heard about Dave Chapelle he also talked and talks about it
Our ancestors was trying to teach us this own your self.But like he said we listening to this and that selling our souls trying to tell broke people this the way to go.We lost our way
Thank God I Grew Up Listening To Slim Thug Plus I Love How He Was Able To Break It Down About Selling Out, Scams, Loans and Just Be Your Own Individual Not Craving For Attention Living Off Of Others Best Believe It's The Honest Truth Life Is Too Short and Tomorrow Isn't Promised Hello People Better Wake Up and Smell The Coffee So With That Being Said May God Continue To Bless Him At All Times Covered By The Blood Of Jesus Much Love and Respect.
But music isn't Percy Miller's paycheck though. He has product lines and food. His son has slightly over 1 million NIL when he went to play basketball for college and another son on the way to do the same. So it may very well be feasible for some people to make their own decisions. It ain't for ANY OF US to question people like Percy Miller's hustle. He is solidified as a hustler! Even more so than most that are speaking on his name.
Tech N9ne is a businessman and I respect people that think like you Slim Thug. The only way a person sells their business is if they're losing money or going out of business. That speaks for itself.
Definitely not true. The whole point of building a business is to grow it to a point to where you can cash out at a substantial profit margin. Michael Jordan just sold the Charlotte Hornets, he didn't sell ot because he was losing money and he sold it for 4x what he paid for it. The L.A. Clippers have been a bad franchise forever yet when Donald Sterling was forced to sell he sold it for 2 billion, he paid 12 million for it in 1981. You do whatever is smart business at the time.
@@imaking123 why do you think Donald sold the Clippers? Why do you think Jordan sold his piece of the Hornets? I'm not selling anything of mine that is making substantial cash flow. Ask yourself, why would you do that, then you will get a logical answer if you think logically.
What Boss Hogg said was, if they are doing so well financially, why are they selling their Masters. Think about it. Why would you sell the thing that made you an accomplished businessman unless the money is not moneying.
@@fernandezcarter817Michael Jackson bought the Beatles back catalog for 47.5 mill and 10 years later sold HALF of it to Sony for 95 mill. Do you think the Beatles catalog has depreciated in value?
@imaking123 he sold that cuz he made a bad decision with shoring game stop. he's a great basketball player, a great spokesman, and an impuslive degenerate gambler that has cost him in many different ways.
Slim got to be right because if they couldn't make money off of their catalog then they would not buy them from the artist. It's an investment for them. Slim is a smart man
I'm okay with slim thug saying this but these guys don't never say this when they're on top they always say this after they get out of the industry even though they're in it for life
That's what I always say about people and their trials in life...they tell the world way too late when their testimony would have helped many way earlier.
Managing Masters ain't the issue... these rapper's made music that didn't age well... the artist that made the music that they poured their soul into it... but majority of the 2000's artist was one and done
"Manager their masters" Exactly 💯 right. Russ put out 11 albums solo then started to put out singles to create a buzz around his catalog. If you just know how to rap and perform and you don't know the business of course you gonna sell that catalog. But if you see sir mix alot and how he made millions off of baby got back from so many licensing deals then selling your catalog would look a bit different.
I was shocked when Nelly sold his catalog. "Hot in Herre" is still a relevant song. I'm shocked he couldn't just tour and make the $50 million he sold it for.
Cuz he damn near 50 he probably don't want to tour for another 5 to 10 years more he already done got almost 20yrs off that music it's time to relax and set the grandkids up 🎉 and I'm from st.louis
@@freddycalipari4242 u have to remember those are songs who's to say in the next 10 20,30 years somebody will want to hear that or be willing to pay a high dollar for his music his dream was music he did that capitalize now he can set up his next dream or his grandkids dream remember they can/may be into something totally different with a nice job already behind them. I say W 4 Nelly
You would think that seeing as many artists that struggled to gain absolute control of their masters, that no one would be goofy enough to want to sell their masters and that’s one of the things that I can’t understand. If they don’t want to do the legwork, why don’t they just hire somebody to be a custodian over their masters, while retaining ownership of them
What good is owning masters that are worthless? Sure you own it.. but it’s making you $29 a year. Or sell them for 50 million. Which you would’ve never made on your own
@nathanieljones1367 you're gong to wait 20 years to get 100 million when you can get it now? You might not live that long. you might not even see 100 million
He made 1 brilliant point which was “if you can’t really rap…” These folks are terrible mc’s and they understand that it’s simply a matter of time before the drunk and high youth realize this and move on to the next dog and pony show. Public Enemy, Too Short, Master P, etc realize what culture pays to see their shows (it ain’t us). We have no appetite nor appreciation for our art and would call the rappers Uncle Toms if they promoted to the actual ppl that would appreciate them. So it makes sense to get what you can and allow THEM to promote to THEM.
@@bamnjphoto I went to his show in Tallahassee back when the Nelly vs KRS was happening… white folk from fsu were saying of course krs is killing Nelly while black folk from fsu, tcc, and famu were saying Nelly and refused the show…
We? Us? Them? Lol... You're not one of the 1% who actually became famous yet you include yourself how?? "They" belong to an exclusive club, and you ain't in it.
She don’t own her masters she had to re-record all her old songs to try to mitigate, still don’t own them. The money is NOT in owning your masters. The only reason masters are profitable for labels is because they have the machine and the power to call in favors and put a song in a commercial, movie, or make a label sample it for their next big hit. If you can’t do those things, which is almost impossible to do without top industry connections, your masters ain’t that much money. Owning them is great but it’s not gonna make you nearly as much money as the labels gonna get off of it.
When you understand business you know you can use your catalog as leverage to borrow against it. Once you secure the capitol using your catalogue as an asset Leveraged you can invest in other assets or business. All while retaining your catalog!
Master P brought real money to the rap game and trail blazed how to be an independent artist and dustribute your own work. There would be no Slim Thug independence without Master P. Dumb go with a lot of rappers but dumb/Sugar daddy does not even come close to P. P did in 2 years what 30 top rappers couldn't do in a life time. Also the goal of 99.9999 percent of entrepreneurs is to sell their business. It is called an - exit strategy. I love Slim but he off on this one.
Definitely not true Texas n cali dudes been was grinding independently for decades that's why when their run in the mainstream died down they went right back to the underground and still was eating.Master P got his indie knowledge from being out in the bay area in richmond.His music career started out there not new orleans
Ppl should stay out of other ppls financial business when we really don't know a person's situation. Lots of ppl build businesses and sell them, it's not uncommon.
Build equity in em n sell em, a la a Damon dash hov n em.. slim speaking game but there’s other ways to make money. What if P wants to go more into film or tv n he need that bread; he dint know or he does lol
There's a reason why Michael Jackson bought all the catalogs he bought. There's a reason why Prince was fighting to get his masters back. Only now have they been able to convince Mike's family to sell all of that back. Why do you think Jay Z negotiated for his masters?
Mike owned the Beatles catalog which generated enough money for his family to live off of and the same goes for Prince. So it only makes sense to not sale those catalogues. Master P and his family can’t live off No Limit catalogue bc it doesn’t generate the type of money that you think it does. If it did he wouldn’t have to sale it. The artists that are selling their masters would die before they see the type of money that they’re getting from selling their catalogues. Selling a catalogue for $100-$200 mill and investing that into another business is a lot smarter than holding it and dying before you get that money.
I never understood how ppl get money like a million dollars and have a hard time keeping it. I literally would move lowkey, and not be flashy and live almost how I’m living now and keep working lmao I’d be straight
Tbf I like slim thug but he’s wrong. Many successful businessmen build their business’ to a certain point and sell them for huge amounts of money. Logic just got reportedly 8 figures for his catalog and I’ve heard literally 1 logic song his entire career. And as far as I know he can make new music and capitalize off that (if he chooses). It’s really a decision to cash out now or play the long game with no guarantee. Andrew Carnegie sold his company and it made him the richest man on earth if I’m not mistaken Edit: Elon Musk created/owned PayPal. Got rich and sold it. Look at him now 🤷🏾♂️ just to update my reference lol
No if he got 8 figures it's because the buyer bout to get 9.......NBA YB Put out 22 albums and only get royalties off 5 cause he had a 5 album deal but put out another 17 getting show monet but he don't own the music! Prince, mj, r.kelly own their music and wouldn't sell now look at em!
How is he the richest man on earth when someone else BOUGHT the company…meaning they have more money. You’ll never see even the top ten TRUE richest people in the world anywhere in the media
rite & he even said "unless you really cant rap foreal" well alot of them not really that great to begin with so its best to get that check before the illusion is over🤷
He's right to an extent, far as catalog you don't know how much is really being sold. He doesn't know if the value is going down. Finally there's a lot of business people that will start a business see a peak and leave. That's where the term serial investor comes from. Fckin dude that started Chipotle did the same with McDonald's at one point.
Yeah its called liquidation. Jay Z sold Roca wear for a Bag… in 2023 whos wearing rocawear? Its a win. Diddy did Sean John, 50 did Vitamin water ect ..
That's like true,maybe for sum. So all of these uber rich Rock and R&B selling their music catalogs are broke. And alot of super rich don't use their own money,they use the banks money.
the ones who selling it got 50mill in better its something more to why their selling it nigga used cry for dear life for their catalog now their selling it something to question.
They're selling their catalogs cuz They're older and don't make music like that anymore and will get more money quicker than off waiting for streams. They can still tour n do shows off their hit songs. I'd sell my catalog too.
@@cortezsemaj3949 actually it's all in the paperwork. Most have an agreement where they can still perform their hits. They just don't get paid for streams and sales of said hits.
Owning your masters is much different than owning a chick fil a. There is a point in time in every artists career where the music you own is worth more than it'll ever be. These guys are selling their masters and starting venture capitalist organizations and actually investing in better businesses than music
Residual cheques for life over one big cheque for me bruh. Alot of them got short changed imo. How Justin Beiber and Dre catalog going for the same price??? Black rappers can still own thier shit and setup investment ventures.
@@MrNigeriaboy but it's not like those residuals will be the same year after year. Every year your out of the media's eye you will earn less each year. Why not take a huge lump sum and reinvestment than watch your residuals fade into nothing. It's also a cautionary tale. Malcolm Jamal Warner said a big portion of his income came from residuals from the Cosby Show. Once Cosby was arrested for drugging women he said he hardly gets anywhere what he was getting prior. Plus the only one selling their masters were top acts and they're fetching 100-400 million off their catalogs.
That's the SHAM/SCAM💯💯💯 The older REAL TALENTED ARTISTS are seeing these overpayed FLY BY NIGHTERS, get TORE OFF 💯💯💯 So they JUMP out the window (PRIDE) I GET IT However it's an OVERPLAY for the UNDERPLAY💯💯💯
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The soul of Pimp C speaking through Slim Thug....He speaking facts!!
No. It's just SLIM THUG TALKIN
This is Slim Thug's words! Slim Thug is a real businessman in case you didn't know
Facts bro all I could hear was his voice💯
And P probably wanna go upside his head just like he did Pimp C. Talking too much about other folks business. Master P not too long ago loss his daughter, so you think he wanna deal with this petty ish from Slim Thug.
@@Ldog73yuh cuz Slim bout that
I'm 43.. Been around to watch him when he came out.. As a grown ass man, I got respect for thug.
He's judgmental asf. I personally think he just wanted to shit on Master P.
@@Ldog73 Nope.. It's called honesty.. At one point Master P was worth close to a billion dollars and now hes going broke.
@@JonestowndaddyHe was worth $400 million that ain't close to a billion . The $400 million wasn't cash neither.
Thug believes everything bill Gates says shut up thug mouth 😢😢😢😢
@@Jonestowndaddygoing broke is not the same as an ex wife trying to take half with no kids under 18. Hell yeah play broke!
I can't say Thank You enough!! Plain and simple, "Stop selling out". Why did it take so long for somebody in Rap to say this?
Pimp C said it first
Rappers well some been saying that for decades but people were not listening
They die for telling the truth
@@mr.unconventional886 Unfortunately
Amen 💯‼️
Ive been Real independent for over 35 years and still out here pushing. Much love Slim Thug… R.I.P. Mac Dre and Big Pokey
Poke gone fr? Man I thought that was a lie. 😤
@@jmack91died on stage basically
@LOVEMEDUE😂😂😂😂
@LOVEMEDUE$150
I agree with Slim Thug ! NEVER EVER SELL your Masters ! Artists have been KILLED or cheated out of their creative WORKS ! 😢
Just like Redman said never sign to any Record Labels without your Lawyer present to go over the contracts
Nelly just sold half his master’s for 50 million 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤦🏿
That logic doesn't make sense for everyone. Look at the catalog as a business. Businessmen literally build businesses to sell in the future. Also just because a artist owns his masters doesn't mean he knows how to profit off of them. That's a business within itself.
@@victoriagore470people don't understand!Just watching otha people pockets...Slim thug Masters ain't got the value of Master P Or Nelly they getting 50 million on up! Who losing? You not going to live forever anyway! He tripping ...it's a business move as you stated
Don’t sell ur masters but sell your soul th reality tv lol
It's not only rap it's the industry.
FACTS
Idgaf bout no YT pop star they been robbin BLKz 4 Years
Truly 💯
but the rappers get got the most
@@danijones819exactly rappers be the most quick to concede at the negotiating table they wannabe so much in the light and looking the part they'll do anything to keep up the farce.Look at sean kingston dude has tons of stories of being in financial binds n owing jewelers but keeps on wearing chains like it's no tomorrow.I love hop hop n rap music but these ppl fake as shit
In like 2004-2005 I use to watch Vibe magazine TV show .. and Pharrell was talking about an artist he's working with named Slim Thug .. and Pharrell was bragging about Thug business endeavors and success and that was 20 years ago.. so good to see Thug still being successful and smart with his money.. real real inspiration
And Pharrell sold his catalog too...
I remember Pharrell saying that when he gave slim thug production, he said slim showed up with a duffle bag with the cash for the Pharrell produced tracks. Which left an impression on Pharrell. Slim thug been smart from the beginning
@@NelsonJ1 I use to think it was stupid but for some artist it can make since .. especially if you're only getting pennies from streams from your old catalog.. and you're still hot and can still make new catalog with new big records
@@pso89 yeah Pharrell was bragging about slim thug being a literal millionaire..
@@NelsonJ1 hes got more of a fall back though he can just charge big money for production
I’m glad to see a black celebrity keeping it a buck foreal,sharing the real makes him a real 1 above the rest 💯💯💯
Slim Is Authentic As They Come. 💯% Real No Gimmiccs!!
Man im glad someone out here telling the truth.. make this viral…
Same
Facts
Slim always comes off as authentic. The brotha is dropping some gems.
All facts 💯. The man getting the check will never be above the man writing the check.
Boom
actually yeah he can lol if you move correctly lol it's called being a boos lol we all have the potential but yes we have to get the check in order to start writing them 💯💯
@@boricuaprincipe3462 "a boos" man imma ghost too then....shidd
Slow yo words
Be careful what u wish for
U is NOT saying the man writing the check is above the man getting the check when issa car crash
Getting the check and writing the check u gotta be smart
I feel the same way you feel, Slim. Y'all respect the guy that bought a chain, I respect the jeweler.
This has been going on in the US for the last 25 years on all business levels. Not just music.
It’s worse in our community. Mfkz be lying about it. It’s a front. I’d rather sell my own shit to the masses with no strings attached to nobody except myself I’m the little man the middle man and the top man.
He’s 100% right they need to learn to diversify their portfolios so you don’t need to rely on just rap money
Jigga been preaching that for the longest you can fool with the rap sh*t if you want too.
You clearly don’t get it 🤡
Maybe that’s what they’re taking the money and doing
The guy who invented the ring doorbell sold the whole company for 4 billion 3 years after it came out. Is he a simp??
Master p had BEEN diversifying his portfolio for years
nas is also an exception to the rule, he signed to def jam in order to get 3 mil per album & as soon as he got his masters back nas went independent. People talk about nas sales but nas owns all his music now & since owning his masters he put out 5 albums so far under his imprint. Respect to slim for trying to explain to people how only a few artists play the game smart while most sell out
Nas owns his music and will passing it down to his kids
@@dreamsroman yes but he had to play the gane, everyone thought it was a bad idea when he signed to def jam, what most don’t know because they don’t read articles, nas deal was 3 million for dropping a album & royalties with his masters being awarded when the deal was done & albums fulfilled. Immediately after getting his masters he went independent. Also his daughter is executive producer of all his albums after it was written.
@@Anubis-hl6whsmh you just rebuttal the comment
He got that idea from Prince. Prince told him he wouldn't collaborate with any artists who didn't own their masters because they were just making money for labels.
@@mydusty01 nas listens & studies. More people should humble themselves & listen
Getting rich is very hard. Staying rich is twice as hard.
Its not if you invest your money instead of blowing it on cars and jewelry etc invest in land rental properties anything that will generate revenue make sure you save up to buy your master's and publishing back that's what you live off alot of artists today just live for the moment but take Dolph for example he was well off he invested in over a hundred rental properties in Memphis not including buying all kids houses cars so they good when they get older he created generational wealth for his family before he departed this world frfr
@kiplenhowser
Exactly!
No 🧢🧢🧢🧢
@@dabigitalianwilliams9345 its hard to invest cause its not entertainment immediately, ppl want to enjoy now
Getting rich is easy. Keeping it is hard
I disagree with 1 thing thug said...some of the biggest billion dollar companies started off with loans in some form..some take out loans to start their companies and others get captial from Kickstart campaigns
The advance money and contract structure is totally different from a business bank loan. The rappers should actually acquire a business loan and fund their own rap career. The bank will not own your business, music, touring, merchandise or Masters and the interest rate on the loan will be more favorable.
@@ToasterForLife agreed 1000%!
What bank gon seriously give a loan to a “rapper” no credit no formal education or collateral for the loan…. Think about this logically
@@ToasterForLifeRuss talks about this all the time.
Yeah,but as blacks they are not going to let you get by.
Selling the catlog is crazy to me. Slim out here givin jewels
Wayne definitely went broke. When he sold drake and nicki catalog for 100 million that was insane
Actually people do grow businesses and sell them. That’s normal. That’s what business people do.
I am a businessman and it is always situational. It might be profitable for certain people to sell their catalog if the market is at its height.
Exactly
Facts, people will follow anyone on social media. Let them people do what they think is best for them rather we like it or not.
This reminds me of the housing market. It maybe very profitable to sell at this time if it fits your situation. I like your comment😊
Selling a home is different b cause you can buy another one. You can’t buy your master back. What thug is saying these people are selling their rights to their music. He gave an example. What these people are doing is selling the franchise of chick fi La and taking what they make in one day as the price. That’s stupid.
With music and entertainment, we have the ear and voice of the people. Companies pushing your material with your ideas for free. Music can pay forever especially rap. Add to your catalog, get in some movie/commercial scores. Takes mass marketing. Soul song “I heard it through the Grapevine been a hit 40-50 years. Someone getting paid. Re-up skill set for current times because that’s all music industry does by hiring someone who knows. Don’t sell your catalog; expand it. For icons, it’s lot easier with doing the work.
I always admired slim thug. And we the same age no shame in my game. Black man need to start supporting the next black man
I feel ya Thugga you speaking facts since day 1 💯
Facts Slim thug .. our people are the only ones that can't hold on to nothing 💯
They can hold on on continue to be the stupidest mofos out there lol
You know he speaking facts when all these so called rich rappers haven't even created and investment firm? Why rappers don't band together and create firm or hedge funds? Why cause they just wanna preach about death and destruction and let other people benefit and our communities suffer. Facts
True financial literacy is hard too find in the hood no one speaks hedge funds and 401k we taught stack hustle and Pray
Nas owns a venture capital fund. Smart. We need more created.
I have part of an answer for you! They’re rappers who tried this twice, they were either killed or had their reputation torn down! This is that racism stuff that gets swept under that table! And no, I’m not screaming VICTIM, but this does happen to keep power out of black hands…… hint hint “Kanye”
Nas and his child hood friend created QueensBridge Capital. Also check out Chamillionaire
Agreed. Nas is the only one i know of
Real ish Slim. I'm with you on this message. Keep doing your thing bro. These people wanna own you. No different than the government.
Slim talkin that Real shit ✊
Thug really come off dropping gems anyone can pull from. Respect 💯
One thing I remember Master P saying is if we’re to falling off he got the hustle the drive to get it all back again I remember P saying something along those lines even if he is falling on hard times real one’s know how to get it back up
This is rap music. Everyone in the comments acting like they got business degress. Speaking on rappers who still trying to recoup. Slim spitting knowledge 💯
He’s speaking on business period. Not just rappers.
He just talking like that cause his maters ain’t worth nothing
Dont nobody own nothing u still paying the white man for ever his name is Taxes 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
He speaking on somebody elses business, and don't know what he talking about.. Slim know 0 about Master P's business.. He knows only what he heard another like you say on the internet. That man still is on Tour and people buying tickets and owns RAP snacks , a piece of Brodus Foods and owns a BIG 3 Team with Ice Cube..So he ain't broke. He just moved on from the music. Ya'll just going off of some ish Romeo or Wack said in some emotional ass tweet.. I guarenttee you, He don't have what he might have had at one time. But He can buy and Sell Slim Thugs ass!!! 😂😂😂 Thta man still touring around the country, owns Rap Snacks and has interest in Brodus Foods & Cereal with Snoop and also have a Big 3 team with Ice Cubes League..So he might not have wahat he use to but he ain't broke..Theres Levels to this! His broke and the average broke is not the same.. Nobody is buying tickets to see Slim Thug Tour outside of Texas bruh..😂😂💯💯💯..If he want to talk about he flipped his rap money into real estate investments and teach others how to come up like he did that's one thing. We are all hear to listen!! But its Best to not pocket watch another man, and just educate other people who are willing to listen.. Bottom Line..
He speaking about longevity. Alot of these rappers sell the catalog as soon as they not hot anymore
MJ and Prince was preaching the same message 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️. Respect Slim Thug
Facts
But you name mega stars ain't no price on their music
@@josephwilliams3250 both said in the 90s and into the 2ks that multiple people and the powers that be tried to buy them out there music and NIL deals. MJ after he bought the Beatles and Prince after he changed his name. So there is a price but those 2 wasn’t playing the game… Heard about Dave Chapelle he also talked and talks about it
Slim making a lot of sense
I've never understood why these artists giving up their catalogs
Because they go broke and they have to maintain their fake luxury life…paying debts, taxes…etc
When Future sold his catalog I should have known that was the beginning of the end! These mfers are rich broke
They're selling to save their lives.
@@LadoEste9it’s not selling their catalog, they are selling the publishing rights… not their masters
@@mekhig.9350u are a fool…
Our ancestors was trying to teach us this own your self.But like he said we listening to this and that selling our souls trying to tell broke people this the way to go.We lost our way
Thank God I Grew Up Listening To Slim Thug Plus I Love How He Was Able To Break It Down About Selling Out, Scams, Loans and Just Be Your Own Individual Not Craving For Attention Living Off Of Others Best Believe It's The Honest Truth Life Is Too Short and Tomorrow Isn't Promised Hello People Better Wake Up and Smell The Coffee So With That Being Said May God Continue To Bless Him At All Times Covered By The Blood Of Jesus Much Love and Respect.
Damn right
I can dig this. I’ve felt this way awhile ago about music. Slim and that Texas squad was a inspiration for me back then.
Small businesses actually sell their businesses everyday. Sometimes the lump sum is more useful to a person with a plan.
Facts!! Sell that shit and open another one .
Small businesses sell goods and services everyday. There is a difference.
WELL HE IS RIGHT NEVER SELL YOUR PAY CHECK
But music isn't Percy Miller's paycheck though. He has product lines and food. His son has slightly over 1 million NIL when he went to play basketball for college and another son on the way to do the same. So it may very well be feasible for some people to make their own decisions. It ain't for ANY OF US to question people like Percy Miller's hustle. He is solidified as a hustler! Even more so than most that are speaking on his name.
*”slim thugg da bawse!” 💪🏾 - MELL DUNEY 616*
Tech N9ne is a businessman and I respect people that think like you Slim Thug. The only way a person sells their business is if they're losing money or going out of business. That speaks for itself.
Definitely not true. The whole point of building a business is to grow it to a point to where you can cash out at a substantial profit margin. Michael Jordan just sold the Charlotte Hornets, he didn't sell ot because he was losing money and he sold it for 4x what he paid for it. The L.A. Clippers have been a bad franchise forever yet when Donald Sterling was forced to sell he sold it for 2 billion, he paid 12 million for it in 1981. You do whatever is smart business at the time.
@@imaking123 why do you think Donald sold the Clippers? Why do you think Jordan sold his piece of the Hornets? I'm not selling anything of mine that is making substantial cash flow. Ask yourself, why would you do that, then you will get a logical answer if you think logically.
What Boss Hogg said was, if they are doing so well financially, why are they selling their Masters. Think about it. Why would you sell the thing that made you an accomplished businessman unless the money is not moneying.
@@fernandezcarter817Michael Jackson bought the Beatles back catalog for 47.5 mill and 10 years later sold HALF of it to Sony for 95 mill. Do you think the Beatles catalog has depreciated in value?
@imaking123 he sold that cuz he made a bad decision with shoring game stop. he's a great basketball player, a great spokesman, and an impuslive degenerate gambler that has cost him in many different ways.
People made fun of Shaq but he seems to be the smartest rapper right now
Shaq ain’t no rapper,you desperate to make a point 😂😂😂rappers don’t get 100’s of million dollar contracts and endorsement deals
@@blackmane8949rappers do get endorsement deals but not 100 million dollar contracts
All facts, off one album😂
@@blackmane8949 did u say shaq not a rapper u must 2 years old in it
Shaq smart as hell.. a great business mind and marketable as a mf..can't go a day without seeing Shaq on a commercial branding something $
Slim Thug that's the most powerful advice you can give 💯 And that's having our own. ❤
Keep spitting knowledge for the people that know how to receive it slim 💯.
Speak the truth! We are totally selling out!
Slim Is Speaking Facts Of Life
Slim got to be right because if they couldn't make money off of their catalog then they would not buy them from the artist. It's an investment for them. Slim is a smart man
Deeper thinking with clear truth right in front of us, Big Facts Bro🦾
The rappers that don’t have to keep up a façade are the ones that are not on social media constantly.
Str8 FACTS! This man stay giving game that’s why I’ve been following him for years.
Slim always seemed like he was business minded and his longevity proves it. Real boss shit!
I'm okay with slim thug saying this but these guys don't never say this when they're on top they always say this after they get out of the industry even though they're in it for life
That's what I always say about people and their trials in life...they tell the world way too late when their testimony would have helped many way earlier.
He giving out free game and it's being ignored!!!!smh
Big FACTS 💯 The boss has been doing it for 25yrs!
Protect Slim Thug at all costs
Stfu with this stupid comment
Many people with leverage mad at him.
Lol, he broke just like all the people he talking about.
Please stop the BS protect Thug at all cost. If you're not ready to die for truth what you living for to be a coward. Knock it off.
@@tupactargaryensounds like u broke nigga
That "own yourself" bar is GOAT level sht Thug spittin.
It’s a lot of rappers who has catalogs but can’t manage their masters.
Managing Masters ain't the issue... these rapper's made music that didn't age well... the artist that made the music that they poured their soul into it... but majority of the 2000's artist was one and done
"Manager their masters" Exactly 💯 right. Russ put out 11 albums solo then started to put out singles to create a buzz around his catalog. If you just know how to rap and perform and you don't know the business of course you gonna sell that catalog. But if you see sir mix alot and how he made millions off of baby got back from so many licensing deals then selling your catalog would look a bit different.
Respect to Slim Thug!🫡
Slim be speaking facts
His right. Rocking roll Stars don't do that
I was shocked when Nelly sold his catalog. "Hot in Herre" is still a relevant song. I'm shocked he couldn't just tour and make the $50 million he sold it for.
Wow 😯 didn’t know he sold his catalog
Cuz he damn near 50 he probably don't want to tour for another 5 to 10 years more he already done got almost 20yrs off that music it's time to relax and set the grandkids up 🎉 and I'm from st.louis
@@SpaceManTbyea but his music is used to commercials and tv. You’d think he could have given those rights to his grand kids
@@freddycalipari4242 u have to remember those are songs who's to say in the next 10 20,30 years somebody will want to hear that or be willing to pay a high dollar for his music his dream was music he did that capitalize now he can set up his next dream or his grandkids dream remember they can/may be into something totally different with a nice job already behind them. I say W 4 Nelly
I feel that leaving them a residual legacy is more important
Some people create business for the expressed purpose of selling it. They get a small percentage and a large check without the drama
Which ones??
@@Marc_Mastershave you never heard of franchising a business?
But this is the business model of almost every fast food place
He speaking all facts
I salut slim for caring for his people
Slim Thug always lit. This is the platform to excel🎊: Rappers have something to say from God. Their speaking more important than their rapping
It’s amazing what wisdom can do to us
Slim is a real one 💯💯💯💯💯💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
You would think that seeing as many artists that struggled to gain absolute control of their masters, that no one would be goofy enough to want to sell their masters and that’s one of the things that I can’t understand. If they don’t want to do the legwork, why don’t they just hire somebody to be a custodian over their masters, while retaining ownership of them
What good is owning masters that are worthless?
Sure you own it.. but it’s making you $29 a year.
Or sell them for 50 million. Which you would’ve never made on your own
@@miked.336 re-read my last sentence please
I believe Tyler Perry is a perfect example of an absolute businessman that is in charge of his own life
Hes a gatekeeper.
He's successful because he's pushing the Agenda
Hes not in charge of anything, he cant make a move without the the jews at lionsgate/viacom permission
The majority of these rap songs will never be timeless classics
YOUR POINT?
@@mikeoxlong8264Won’t get paid for the rest of they life )Royalties are important so timeless music is a must
Man I love slim thug...keep it 100 all the time💪🏼💪🏼💛💙♿O.O.O.G...RESPECT AND LOVE FROM ST LOUIS MO
Every business man knows the goal is to grow then sell
Sell or get more investors? Continue to expand and then sell. They be selling after 5 yrs 😆
I mean yeah but it’s masters which is royalties thats big passive income. Ain’t like selling a brick and mortar store service type shit
@nathanieljones1367 you're gong to wait 20 years to get 100 million when you can get it now? You might not live that long. you might not even see 100 million
He made 1 brilliant point which was “if you can’t really rap…” These folks are terrible mc’s and they understand that it’s simply a matter of time before the drunk and high youth realize this and move on to the next dog and pony show. Public Enemy, Too Short, Master P, etc realize what culture pays to see their shows (it ain’t us). We have no appetite nor appreciation for our art and would call the rappers Uncle Toms if they promoted to the actual ppl that would appreciate them. So it makes sense to get what you can and allow THEM to promote to THEM.
I just went to a KRS-1 show in NYC plenty of black folks supporting it in a quality venue
@@bamnjphoto I went to his show in Tallahassee back when the Nelly vs KRS was happening… white folk from fsu were saying of course krs is killing Nelly while black folk from fsu, tcc, and famu were saying Nelly and refused the show…
@@tirellv4938 key word was balance…
We? Us? Them? Lol... You're not one of the 1% who actually became famous yet you include yourself how?? "They" belong to an exclusive club, and you ain't in it.
Even taylor swift fought hard to buy her own masters cause she knows the money is in owning your own masters
She ain't Hip Hop so we don't care.
@@kevincummings4563 maybe you clowns should listen to her instead of these broke ass hip hop artist lol
She don’t own her masters she had to re-record all her old songs to try to mitigate, still don’t own them. The money is NOT in owning your masters. The only reason masters are profitable for labels is because they have the machine and the power to call in favors and put a song in a commercial, movie, or make a label sample it for their next big hit. If you can’t do those things, which is almost impossible to do without top industry connections, your masters ain’t that much money. Owning them is great but it’s not gonna make you nearly as much money as the labels gonna get off of it.
And she white
@@eski_truv you don't know what the fuck you are talking about. Old school artist are eating off of their masters. The internet is not free.
Slim talkin in code. Pray for him and his family
I'm glad you man enough to say it bro and stand on it... and speaking the truth
When you understand business you know you can use your catalog as leverage to borrow against it. Once you secure the capitol using your catalogue as an asset Leveraged you can invest in other assets or business. All while retaining your catalog!
That’s not what their doing. And when you bossed up, you don’t even have to do all that anyway.
Damnnnnnnn this is a super real message peace ☮️ 2 the thugger that’s the slim truth
People do sell their businesses. Lil Wayne sold his catalog for over $100M, what's wrong with that?
The fact that J Prince fought to get his masters for him only to sell it afterwards
He must have financial problems that's why
He had to pay for that presidential pardon
@@ilovejesuschrist992 Well, I would pay for my freedom as well.
Bruh I agree 100% everytime we get successful we go selling the shit we gotta have something for our generation to have! It's sick!
Us real grown brothas we understand you Slimm, peace to you baby boy✌️🏾
He speaking facts💯
Damn, the sugar daddy line summed it up for me
😂😂right! Ouch 🤕
Word up😂😂😂
Master P brought real money to the rap game and trail blazed how to be an independent artist and dustribute your own work. There would be no Slim Thug independence without Master P. Dumb go with a lot of rappers but dumb/Sugar daddy does not even come close to P. P did in 2 years what 30 top rappers couldn't do in a life time.
Also the goal of 99.9999 percent of entrepreneurs is to sell their business. It is called an - exit strategy. I love Slim but he off on this one.
Facts! I don’t think he understand people build businesses to sell them, regardless of color.
1998 was a very very long time ago!!! It's been over 20yrs since Master P sold
an album or low budget movie cuh on gang😂🤣
Definitely not true Texas n cali dudes been was grinding independently for decades that's why when their run in the mainstream died down they went right back to the underground and still was eating.Master P got his indie knowledge from being out in the bay area in richmond.His music career started out there not new orleans
@@mxhughes In dat order
Ever think that some ppl wouldn't sell their business but pass it down to the next generation of family members? Like Walmart for instance, or Kroger?
Glad someone said it
🙌🏾🙌🏾
Like a boss ❤🎉
Ppl should stay out of other ppls financial business when we really don't know a person's situation. Lots of ppl build businesses and sell them, it's not uncommon.
Stop coping.
Build equity in em n sell em, a la a Damon dash hov n em.. slim speaking game but there’s other ways to make money. What if P wants to go more into film or tv n he need that bread; he dint know or he does lol
There's a reason why Michael Jackson bought all the catalogs he bought. There's a reason why Prince was fighting to get his masters back. Only now have they been able to convince Mike's family to sell all of that back. Why do you think Jay Z negotiated for his masters?
And that's why they're gone them people is going to get they money one way or another
Mike owned the Beatles catalog which generated enough money for his family to live off of and the same goes for Prince. So it only makes sense to not sale those catalogues. Master P and his family can’t live off No Limit catalogue bc it doesn’t generate the type of money that you think it does. If it did he wouldn’t have to sale it. The artists that are selling their masters would die before they see the type of money that they’re getting from selling their catalogues. Selling a catalogue for $100-$200 mill and investing that into another business is a lot smarter than holding it and dying before you get that money.
@@4sure007 🎯 thank you my guy
That was all before streaming came i think that's why everybody selling there catalog
Slim Thug is spittin some big truth!
I made my first million in the stockmarket three years ago at age 28...... the business world is ruthless.... Slim spitting straight facts
😂 let's see a picture then we'll believe you
I never understood how ppl get money like a million dollars and have a hard time keeping it. I literally would move lowkey, and not be flashy and live almost how I’m living now and keep working lmao I’d be straight
That's True Talk spoken like a Boss!👍👍👍👍
Tbf I like slim thug but he’s wrong. Many successful businessmen build their business’ to a certain point and sell them for huge amounts of money. Logic just got reportedly 8 figures for his catalog and I’ve heard literally 1 logic song his entire career. And as far as I know he can make new music and capitalize off that (if he chooses). It’s really a decision to cash out now or play the long game with no guarantee. Andrew Carnegie sold his company and it made him the richest man on earth if I’m not mistaken
Edit: Elon Musk created/owned PayPal. Got rich and sold it. Look at him now 🤷🏾♂️ just to update my reference lol
No if he got 8 figures it's because the buyer bout to get 9.......NBA YB Put out 22 albums and only get royalties off 5 cause he had a 5 album deal but put out another 17 getting show monet but he don't own the music! Prince, mj, r.kelly own their music and wouldn't sell now look at em!
How is he the richest man on earth when someone else BOUGHT the company…meaning they have more money. You’ll never see even the top ten TRUE richest people in the world anywhere in the media
I don't wanna be alive 🎵🎵
rite & he even said "unless you really cant rap foreal" well alot of them not really that great to begin with so its best to get that check before the illusion is over🤷
That happens when they just want to cash out for a different business
He's right to an extent, far as catalog you don't know how much is really being sold. He doesn't know if the value is going down. Finally there's a lot of business people that will start a business see a peak and leave. That's where the term serial investor comes from. Fckin dude that started Chipotle did the same with McDonald's at one point.
Yeah its called liquidation. Jay Z sold Roca wear for a Bag… in 2023 whos wearing rocawear? Its a win. Diddy did Sean John, 50 did Vitamin water ect ..
He's telling the truth they are going broke if they sell their catalog
That's like true,maybe for sum. So all of these uber rich Rock and R&B selling their music catalogs are broke. And alot of super rich don't use their own money,they use the banks money.
the ones who selling it got 50mill in better its something more to why their selling it nigga used cry for dear life for their catalog now their selling it something to question.
Real talk bruh 💯
Cali in the building, Damn I have sooooo much RESPECT for SlimThug 💯💯💯💯
Slim speaking facts these ninjas need to listen 🙈
Much big respect to you homie
They're selling their catalogs cuz They're older and don't make music like that anymore and will get more money quicker than off waiting for streams. They can still tour n do shows off their hit songs. I'd sell my catalog too.
Facts
Yea but once they sell, they can’t perform certain songs on tour. Whoever owns the masters get paid off of whatever song you perform.
@@cortezsemaj3949 actually it's all in the paperwork. Most have an agreement where they can still perform their hits. They just don't get paid for streams and sales of said hits.
@@cortezsemaj3949they can perform what they want
Slim is absolutely right Tyler is prime example, Gettin it from the mud 💯💯💯
One thing you don't know is that offer you can't refuse...think about it
Owning your masters is much different than owning a chick fil a. There is a point in time in every artists career where the music you own is worth more than it'll ever be. These guys are selling their masters and starting venture capitalist organizations and actually investing in better businesses than music
Residual cheques for life over one big cheque for me bruh. Alot of them got short changed imo. How Justin Beiber and Dre catalog going for the same price??? Black rappers can still own thier shit and setup investment ventures.
@@MrNigeriaboy but it's not like those residuals will be the same year after year. Every year your out of the media's eye you will earn less each year. Why not take a huge lump sum and reinvestment than watch your residuals fade into nothing. It's also a cautionary tale. Malcolm Jamal Warner said a big portion of his income came from residuals from the Cosby Show. Once Cosby was arrested for drugging women he said he hardly gets anywhere what he was getting prior. Plus the only one selling their masters were top acts and they're fetching 100-400 million off their catalogs.
@@MrNigeriaboy I'm confused, are you saying that Justin's catalog should be worth less than dre's?
@@mikerhem1273ABSOLUTELY
That's the SHAM/SCAM💯💯💯
The older REAL TALENTED ARTISTS are seeing these overpayed FLY BY NIGHTERS, get TORE OFF 💯💯💯
So they JUMP out the window (PRIDE)
I GET IT
However it's an OVERPLAY for the UNDERPLAY💯💯💯