Boosie Badazz Makes Money During Pandemic As Rappers Reject Appearances

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Promoters have been offering less money for gigs and rappers have been turning them down...but Boosie has slid right in to keep the checks coming in.

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit a plethora of industries hard as millions of people continue to be out of work. Cities are watching as businesses are forced to permanently close their doors and the entertainment industry is doing its best to stay afloat. Music artists have become inventive in how they've been able to reach their fans, release new music, and play live—often virtual—shows, but Boosie Badazz revealed he's hitting the club scene as hard as he can to keep those checks coming in.

According to Boosie, he's had to make some adjustments in regards to how much he charges for appearances. "I'm getting paid a lot less, I'm taking $30,000 for a full performance," the rapper told VladTV. "I used to get $30,000 for a walkthrough. But that's what they can pay now and I'm eating them motherf*ckers up." 

He added that he's been making appearances with Moneybagg Yo, telling the "Said Sum" rapper to give him a call if he books a gig. "A lotta n*ggas don't wanna break down but I'm eatin' 35s up. Forties, n*gga I want that. I'm coming to get it." He gave advice to his fellow artists: "You better drop that price n*gga if you wanna get that money. You don't know when this sh*t gon' open up."

Vlad added that he spoke with his jeweler, who allegedly services rappers, who told him that while the industry may be struggling, street hustlers are making more money than ever before. Check out the clip from Boosie's interview with VladTV below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.