Joe Budden has accidentally revealed how much money his podcast is bringing in through Patreon subscriptions.
In a post on Instagram Stories, Budden appeared to be trying to brag about how many views his videos were getting, however he failed to properly block out the part which detailed the podcast’s income.
The slightly blurry post reveals that the podcast has brought in a shade over $900,000.
That number does not include YouTube revenue and money brought in from advertisements.
Budden previously claimed that he was making serious money from podcasting.
Last year, the Hip Hop personality claimed that he’s made around $4 million from podcasting over the last decade, which would average $400,000 per year.
The conversation was sparked by a question from special guest Doe Boy, who asked Budden: “How much you think you done made off this since you started podcasting?”
After his co-hosts laughed at the audacious enquiry, the former Slaughterhouse MC replied: “Altogether in the whole 10 years? About $4 mil.”
Budden’s answer also sparked hilarity, with his fellow hosts unconvinced by the figure. Even Budden himself began to laugh, betraying his sarcasm.
“Yeah, I think about $4 mil,” he continued with a smirk. “Early on we were doing it for free. Then we hit a little lick, Spotify. Then n-ggas left, the building crumbled a little bit. My friends came to save the day. Probably about three and a half to four a half mil.”
Even Doe wasn’t buying it as he replied: “That’s bap.”
Despite being accused of “lying” by those in the room, the “Pump It Up” rapper insisted that he was serious before claiming that his gross profit (before taxes) was closer to $7 million.
He then offered some words of inspiration for the podcast hustlers at home: “Years of hard work, y’all can do it to. It’s not unachievable. This is not unimaginable. If you work hard and keep your head down to the finish line and just focus on your content.”
Despite raking in six figures annually, the number is a far cry from the amount of money streamers such as Kai Cenat make, who blend Hip Hop commentary with gaming.
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Panic! At The Disco are preparing to release a special deluxe anniversary edition of A Fever You Can't Sweat Out.
The I Write Sins Not Tragedies icons marked the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking 2005 debut album during their performance at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas over the weekend, and have now confirmed the new edition.
On January 23, the group — originally formed by Brendon Urie, Spencer Smith, Ryan Ross and Brent Wilson — will unveil a limited edition box set that features a remastered version of the record.
The package, priced at £164.99 and available for pre-order, includes 11 unreleased demos and a vinyl pressing of 2006’s Live In Denver. The full live set has also been uploaded to YouTube.
On the band’s UK store, they shared a message:
“To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Panic! At The Disco’s seminal debut album, this limited edition box set brings together a comprehensive time capsule celebrating the record's impact.
This release includes the original album remastered for the first time ever, 11 unreleased demos, plus the legendary 2006 Live In Denver performance — never before released on vinyl or CD.
The box set also includes a 12-page zine with never before seen photos from the era, a sticker set, a door hanger, and a paper doll set.”
By 2023, the band had essentially become a solo project for Urie. Their final show was held in Manchester, UK, where the frontman said: “Sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin.
“We’ve been trying to keep it to ourselves, though some of you may have heard… Sarah and I are expecting a baby very soon!
The prospect of being a father and getting to watch my wife become a mother is both humbling and exciting. I look forward to this next adventure.”
Panic! returned to the stage at WWWY over the weekend, performing A Fever You Can't Sweat Out in full alongside fan favorites like This Is Gospel and Nine in the Afternoon.
To end the night, they performed I Write Sins Not Tragedies once again, as Smith reunited with Urie for the emotional closing moment.
