Bow Wow on His "Feud" with Soulja Boy, Selling His Catalog, and Ghostwriting
Club Shay ShayMay 4, 202512 min160,210 views
20 connectionsΒ·20 entities in this videoβThe "Feud" with Soulja Boy
- π‘ Bow Wow clarifies that he and Soulja Boy never had a real "beef," but rather a competitive racing rivalry over Lamborghinis.
- β They have since reconciled and now have a good relationship, even working on shows together, inspired by Snoop Dogg's ability to mend relationships.
- π Bow Wow emphasizes that life is too short for beef and he prefers to be a positive "ball of light" that people want to be around.
Catalog Sale and Streaming Revenue
- π° Bow Wow states he would sell his music catalog for $100 million, wanting to ensure tax benefits in Nevada or Florida.
- π He discusses the significant income potential from streaming, especially for young artists, with some potentially earning a million dollars a month.
- πΈ Monetizing platforms like YouTube and TikTok can lead to substantial monthly payouts, even from songs created in humble settings.
Ghostwriting in Hip-Hop
- π€ Bow Wow believes fans don't care about ghostwriting once a song is produced and released.
- β οΈ He notes that ghostwriting is generally accepted for R&B singers and pop artists like BeyoncΓ© and Michael Jackson, but often scrutinized for rappers.
- βοΈ He attributes this scrutiny to hip-hop's competitive nature and the tradition of rappers telling their own stories.
- π§ Bow Wow learned to write by observing artists like T.I. and Jermaine Dupri, eventually becoming a strong writer himself.
Career Moves and Collaborations
- π€ Bow Wow signed with Cash Money Records after leaving Columbia, seeking comfort and a strong relationship with Birdman and Lil Wayne.
- π€ He admired Lil Wayne's work ethic and ability to deliver verses on the spot.
- π Bow Wow also had a management-type relationship with Diddy after leaving Cash Money, valuing his trust and game knowledge.
- πΆ His collaboration with Chris Brown on "Use Me" came about after Chris encouraged him to release new music, emphasizing legacy over constant drops.
- π Bow Wow considers Chris Brown a true friend and brother, who provided the necessary
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