Megan Thee Stallion and producer LilJuMadeDaBeat have proven to be a powerhouse duo, creating chart-topping hits like "Body," "Big Ole Freak," and "Thot Sh*t." Their collaborative efforts have garnered Megan recognition as one of Spotify's most-streamed female rappers. While fans celebrated the achievement, LilJuMadeDaBeat voiced a different sentiment, taking to social media to critique Spotify's payout practices.
"I hate that y'all actually use Spotify instead of literally ANY other streaming service," LilJu wrote. "They pay us the least." He urged fans to explore other platforms that offer better compensation for artists. LilJu's frustration echoes a growing sentiment among artists, with Noname previously calling out Spotify for low artist payments, and Drake recently planning legal action against the platform, alleging "schemes" to inflate Kendrick Lamar’s *"Not Like Us"* streams.
Megan and LilJu have also faced challenges related to Spotify. Megan was accused of artificially boosting streams for her self-titled album, with claims that 30 million streams were removed from the album's total during the first-week sales count, causing it to drop on the charts. Fans defended the rapper, suggesting the alleged bot streams were beyond her control.
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Additionally, the duo is currently dealing with a lawsuit from Plies, who alleges that their song "Wanna Be" improperly sampled his track "Me & My Goons." LilJu responded to the allegations on social media, clarifying that "Wanna Be" actually sampled Big E's *"My Dougie"* and that proper credit had been given. "Big E, the producer of 'My Dougie,' credited on 'Wanna Be,'" he tweeted, further noting that the original sample predates Plies' song by two years.
Despite the controversies, Megan Thee Stallion and LilJuMadeDaBeat continue to dominate the music scene with their undeniable talent and global appeal.
