DJ Vlad Responds to Boosie Badazz Pay Dispute

It seems there’s been some public back-and-forth between DJ Vlad and Boosie Badazz regarding interview fees, and now DJ Vlad is setting the record straight. Earlier this week, Boosie announced he was parting ways with VladTV, citing a denied $5,000 raise as the reason.

Boosie’s Side of the Story

Boosie Badazz took to a live stream to explain his decision, stating that he asked for a $5K increase in his interview fee and was denied. He expressed his belief that he could earn more by producing and editing his own interviews moving forward, telling followers, “He didn’t want to pay me.”

DJ Vlad’s Perspective on the Dispute

Now, DJ Vlad has shared his side in a new video, offering a different financial perspective. According to Vlad, Boosie was actually earning $25,000 per interview and had requested a $10,000 raise, bringing his fee to $35,000. Vlad explained that at that rate, the interviews would barely be profitable, and in some cases, could even result in a financial loss for VladTV.

“At the end of the day, I’m taking 100% of the risk,” Vlad stated. He emphasized that paying such a high fee would put him in a position where Boosie makes all the money, and Vlad makes none, which he described as not making any business sense.

Mutual Respect Despite Disagreement

Despite the financial disagreement, it appears there’s no hard feelings between the two. Vlad mentioned in a follow-up video that he hopes to resolve the situation and continue doing interviews with the Louisiana-born artist in the future. He expressed his admiration for Boosie, stating, “I haven’t said one negative thing about this man. Not one. Boosie’s dope, man. I love Boosie.”

This situation highlights the complex business dynamics involved in content creation and celebrity interviews. While artists seek fair compensation, platform owners must also consider profitability and risk. It’s a delicate balance, and hopefully, Vlad and Boosie can find common ground.