Rappers Charging for Features Starting At 100k+

In this episode of Music for Breakfast, host Octavia and her co-hosts Kia, J. Manning, and Relle dive into one of the most talked-about aspects of the hip-hop industry — the price of a featured verse! 🚨 From Jay-Z’s legendary features to Megan Thee Stallion’s booming career, the team breaks down the high cost of collaborating with top-tier artists and the business side of these transactions.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

•    The real cost of booking a featured verse from A-list rappers like Jay-Z,    Future, Lil Baby & More. 💵
•    Iconic guest verses and their cultural impact, featuring artists like Lil Wayne, Pimp C, and Nicki Minaj 🎤
•    How the rap game has evolved in terms of paying for features from the 80s to now 🕒
•    The rise of collaborations and what they mean for the industry’s growth 🌍
•    Highlights of the Versus battle series and the potential return of this iconic platform 🎶

Plus, The Bar Breakdown, Health Inspection, Smokin Section & Top 5 Playlist✨

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00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings
01:36 Understanding the Cost of a Verse
02:34 Song Structure Breakdown
04:22 Remy Ma's Iconic Verse on Lean Back
05:57 Featured Artists and Their Impact
13:42 Jay Z's Notable Features
19:26 Versus Battles and Their Legacy
23:49 Iconic Verses and Memorable Battles
28:53 The Cost of a Verse: Industry Insights
32:10 Legendary Guest Features and Their Impact
38:37 Who Got Grace: Wrapping Up

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