Overview
- In new interviews, the Miami rapper says that when it was his turn for a push, “it was crickets,” with no promotional budget or label action.
- He says responsibility for moving his projects forward was bounced between Rick Ross and Def Jam executives, leaving him without resources.
- He adds that label decisions ultimately rested with Ross and that their once-close relationship is now largely non-existent.
- He alleges he was pressured to sell his publishing for $50,000, receiving $25,000 up front and later owing the full amount, a claim not independently verified.
- Background: he signed solo with MMG/Def Jam in 2012, released Living Legend in 2015, and later issued The Plug in 2017 on Real Talk Entertainment.