Carl Crawford tried to have a good time his previous success with Megan Thee Stallion on Tuesday (June 3) by flashing his new RIAA plaques on Instagram, however the web wasn’t within the temper for nostalgia.
“GOD IS GOOD,” Crawford wrote within the caption of his video submit, which confirmed him holding a number of gold and platinum certifications. “Shoutout to Megan Thee Stallion. We had a bit tough patch, however actual ones at all times push by way of. Simply obtained my new @riaa_awards plaques in… it’s a blessing to continue to grow and maintain constructing. Recognize the journey, respect the teachings. Time to hold these up within the new studio.”
The submit shortly drew criticism from customers who felt Crawford was taking credit score for Megan’s accomplishments regardless of their messy authorized fallout.
One commenter wrote, “Can’t get anybody else signed huh,” to which Crawford fired again, “don’t must. I hit the jackpot on my first attempt.”
One other consumer added, “I do know u remorse fumbling Meg on a regular basis,” prompting Crawford to reply, “fumbling? What u imply? Our contracts ended.”
Crawford additionally addressed the backlash in his Instagram Tales, defending his position in Megan’s rise.
“I let you know what it was, it was my cash,” he mentioned. “Everyone know, it take cash to interrupt an artist. $2 million to be precise.”
The stress between Carl Crawford and Megan the Stallion dates again to 2020 when she sued his label, 1501 Licensed Leisure, claiming it blocked her from releasing music and locked her into an exploitative contract she signed at 20 years previous.
Megan alleged she was owed over $1 million in royalties and accused the label of sabotaging her profession by refusing to depend her 2021 undertaking, “One thing for Thee Hotties,” as an album.
Crawford and 1501 countersued, arguing Megan owed them greater than $10 million from excursions, merchandise and endorsements.
The authorized combat dragged on by way of 2022 till each events reached a confidential settlement in October 2023, agreeing to half methods.
Following the cut up, Megan started releasing music independently and funding her personal initiatives. Crawford later admitted the unique deal wasn’t truthful.
“I didn’t totally perceive the enterprise on the time,” he mentioned. “Again then, we simply got here in with a quantity—like us taking 40 % of [Megan’s] web [profit]. That was simply me not realizing the enterprise.”
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