Neither one of these cacs is "indepedent"
mac is actually indy, idk about caclemore.
Will There Ever Be A Black Rapper Who Will Sell 350k+ While Independent?
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mac is actually indy, idk about caclemore.
Correction, Kendrick sold well over 100K independent prior to the interscope deal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendrick_Lamar#2011.E2.80.932012:_Section.80
You half way right tho.
About a year later
Cac Miller n Cac More sold that whole album in they first week tho
WestSideConnection
WestsiderRider_818
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendrick_Lamar#2011.E2.80.932012:_Section.80
You right tho.
About a year later
Cac Miller n Cac More sold that whole album in they first week tho
first week, it's now well over 100K as an independent album
Someone pointed out Tech N9ne. He's the correct answer. And before someone says 
"but he never sold 350k"....incorrect. He's been making music for close to 20 years and is legit rich because of it. He owns the type of shyt (Bentleys, etc) that most rappers rent.
Another good answer is E-40. Hell, someone could probably do a whole thread on Bay area rappers.
Macklemore will mostly likely not be around next year. So the question becomes, would you rather go gold once or have a career for 20 years?
Fred.
"but he never sold 350k"....incorrect. He's been making music for close to 20 years and is legit rich because of it. He owns the type of shyt (Bentleys, etc) that most rappers rent.Another good answer is E-40. Hell, someone could probably do a whole thread on Bay area rappers.
Macklemore will mostly likely not be around next year. So the question becomes, would you rather go gold once or have a career for 20 years?
Fred.
And it took for him to sign to Interscope & get a Major push for people to care enough to go back & listen to that... which would've *NEVER* happened had he not signed to Interscope...
Mac Miller sold well over 125,000 first week though... not 2 years later after a MAJOR release...
... Privilege.
thernbroom
Superstar
Drake did with so far gone
thernbroom
Superstar
Someone pointed out Tech N9ne. He's the correct answer. And before someone says
Another good answer is E-40. Hell, someone could probably do a whole thread on Bay area rappers.
Macklemore will mostly likely not be around next year. So the question becomes, would you rather go gold once or have a career for 20 years?
Fred.
proof nikka
proof nikka
http://ulocal.kmbc.com/_Tech-N9nes-Bentley-Continental-GT/photo/13000234/62690.html
He shows off his cars at auto shows around KC. Been doing it for a minute.
He has another one too I've seen in a video.
Fred.
OnlyInCalifornia
Southern California/Vegas
DamonDashsRocAFellaChain
How could a man say he has a boss and be proud?
Didn't Master P already do this?
thernbroom
Superstar
http://ulocal.kmbc.com/_Tech-N9nes-Bentley-Continental-GT/photo/13000234/62690.html
He shows off his cars at auto shows around KC. Been doing it for a minute.
He has another one too I've seen in a video.
Fred.
greatest rapper on mute
Tuc2DaBoot
Pro
Someone pointed out Tech N9ne. He's the correct answer. And before someone says
Another good answer is E-40. Hell, someone could probably do a whole thread on Bay area rappers.
Macklemore will mostly likely not be around next year. So the question becomes, would you rather go gold once or have a career for 20 years?
Fred.
But we're not talking about a career. We're talking about a sizable BUYING fanbase. I know Tech N9ne got money, but his persistent grind got him that. But he never became mainstream to the point that he sold units AND sold out shows. is it too much to ask for both? Tech N9ne may be cool with just the longevity, and that's fine, but some want the big numbers too.
OnlyInCalifornia
Southern California/Vegas
And this is exactly why so many artists aren't independent.
They rather see 500k sold and make little money than see 200k sold and have a ton.
