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•  A lot of newer or smaller artists end up making about 40 G's per year, mega-stars will definitely make more than that but for many 2-3 hit phenom's a lot of that money fronted by the label gets ate up by videos, promo costs, house rentals, etc. you know, "the lifestyle" (or more accurately "the image")...artists make money on tour, its work, you have to work so don't think they get to lay around all day, if you want to be successful start practicing working hard everyday at something now - source interview: conversation with Interscope exec., reconfirmed by several other exec's/legends

• That technically even NFL stars have a 9 - 5 or more like 8 a.m. to whenever...? That's right they are up bright, early, & generally on time for daily team meetings (it sounded a lot like getting up & out on time for class) - source, interview with Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina Panthers Wide Receiver 

• What you see on T.V. is not real life. The job of these artists is to make money...their job is to entertain you. That isn't them or their life that you see... -source, interview with Emanuel Lewis & his good friend Slick Rick

• One A & R said the path to success is to get up everyday, make a list of everything you have to do that day...(all your responsibilities...) and don't stop until it's all done. - source, interview with YoungBloodz Mgr. & V.P. of Jazzy Phe's Sho Nuff records

Did you know...>>we are always adding more about the Hip Hop Truth of life in Hip Hop & rap so check back!

Until then we leave you with, the moral of the story --> practice your tenacity, strong work ethic & willingness to do what you have to in the area of your current responsibilities now...Yup!