Meek recently revealed that, while he would be open to charging as little as $150,000 in the appropriate circumstances, he costs $250,000 for a verse.
“Every time I do a verse, I charge 250k and up. If you get 150k on sight and I like the song, we can swap it outtt!!!!” Meek discussed it on X.
As per a 2022 Complex compilation showcasing rappers’ fees for a feature, Meek appears to be charging a similar amount as his fellow rappers. The native of Philadelphia definitely expects a lot more money than J. Cole, who denied rumours that he is paid $2,000 per word by revealing last year that he does not charge for a verse.
“Yo, bro, it’s just a bar, bro,” Cole said on Lil Yachty and Mitch’s A Safe Place podcast. “Like, a lot of my bars are really on point, but that’s just a flex. I’m not going to charge $2,000 a word. I don’t even charge na for the verse; I’m doing this sh*t because I’m inspired to do it.”
He continued, “I’m not charging n***as because, you know, I want to be on the song. I wouldn’t do that.”
Meek continued to clarify on Wednesday that his contribution and value extend beyond the song’s position in the charts. An artist receives the chance to reach a wider audience in addition to a verse, which includes his tens of millions of followers.
“Some of these artists need other platforms to get their point across, and I offer them data and fanbase opportunities along with mass marketing. I have 50 million followers with real engagement,” the artist added.
With all that wealth, what is Meek doing? It appears that he wants to add 15 acres in south New Jersey to his real estate holdings; most significantly, there are no marshes on the property.
